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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.68, 1,845.18 and 812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.68, 1,845.18 and 812.88 is: 1,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.68 : 1,845.18 = 812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.68/1,845.18 = 812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.68x = 1,845.18 × 812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.68x = 1,499,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,909.92/1,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.12

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