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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.93, 1,823.72 and 1,335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.93, 1,823.72 and 1,335.29 is: 1,818.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.93 : 1,823.72 = 1,335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.93/1,823.72 = 1,335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.93x = 1,823.72 × 1,335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.93x = 2,435,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,179.28/1,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.75

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