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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.90, 1,845.03 and 812.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.90, 1,845.03 and 812.74 is: 1,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.90 : 1,845.03 = 812.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.90/1,845.03 = 812.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.90x = 1,845.03 × 812.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.90x = 1,499,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,529.68/1,336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.65

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