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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,836.42 and 1,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,836.42 and 1,145.84 is: 1,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,836.42 = 1,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,836.42 = 1,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,836.42 × 1,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 2,104,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,234.31/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.08

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