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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.84, 1,837.62 and 1,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.84, 1,837.62 and 1,108.74 is: 1,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.84 : 1,837.62 = 1,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.84/1,837.62 = 1,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.84x = 1,837.62 × 1,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.84x = 2,037,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,442.80/1,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.65

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