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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.71, 1,990.92 and 1,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.71, 1,990.92 and 1,237.56 is: 1,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.71 : 1,990.92 = 1,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.71/1,990.92 = 1,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.71x = 1,990.92 × 1,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.71x = 2,463,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,882.96/1,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.39

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