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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.82, 1,845.05 and 839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.82, 1,845.05 and 839.07 is: 1,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.82 : 1,845.05 = 839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.82/1,845.05 = 839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.82x = 1,845.05 × 839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.82x = 1,548,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,121.91/1,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.07

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