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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.73, 1,844.19 and 839.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.73, 1,844.19 and 839.19 is: 1,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.73 : 1,844.19 = 839.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.73/1,844.19 = 839.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.73x = 1,844.19 × 839.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.73x = 1,547,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,625.81/1,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.77

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