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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.56, 1,842.48 and 1,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.56, 1,842.48 and 1,041.20 is: 1,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.56 : 1,842.48 = 1,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.56/1,842.48 = 1,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.56x = 1,842.48 × 1,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.56x = 1,918,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,390.18/1,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.32

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