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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.92, 1,844.36 and 812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.92, 1,844.36 and 812.04 is: 1,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.92 : 1,844.36 = 812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.92/1,844.36 = 812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.92x = 1,844.36 × 812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.92x = 1,497,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,694.09/1,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.26

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