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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.75, 1,844.72 and 812.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.75, 1,844.72 and 812.78 is: 1,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.75 : 1,844.72 = 812.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.75/1,844.72 = 812.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.75x = 1,844.72 × 812.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.75x = 1,499,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,352.07/1,336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.64

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