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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.40, 1,997.76 and 1,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.40, 1,997.76 and 1,154.74 is: 1,727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.40 : 1,997.76 = 1,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.40/1,997.76 = 1,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.40x = 1,997.76 × 1,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.40x = 2,306,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,893.38/1,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.49

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