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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.91, 1,844.34 and 805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.91, 1,844.34 and 805.65 is: 1,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.91 : 1,844.34 = 805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.91/1,844.34 = 805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.91x = 1,844.34 × 805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.91x = 1,485,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,892.52/1,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.44

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