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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.59, 1,837.43 and 1,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.59, 1,837.43 and 1,122.44 is: 1,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.59 : 1,837.43 = 1,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.59/1,837.43 = 1,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.59x = 1,837.43 × 1,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.59x = 2,062,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,394.34/1,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.66

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