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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.17, 2,005.64 and 1,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.17, 2,005.64 and 1,237.83 is: 1,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.17 : 2,005.64 = 1,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.17/2,005.64 = 1,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.17x = 2,005.64 × 1,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.17x = 2,482,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,645.01/1,334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.82

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