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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.05, 1,837.49 and 1,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.05, 1,837.49 and 1,238.22 is: 1,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.05 : 1,837.49 = 1,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.05/1,837.49 = 1,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.05x = 1,837.49 × 1,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.05x = 2,275,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,210.68/1,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.06

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