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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.14, 1,845.51 and 1,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.14, 1,845.51 and 1,127.02 is: 1,556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.14 : 1,845.51 = 1,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.14/1,845.51 = 1,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.14x = 1,845.51 × 1,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.14x = 2,079,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,926.68/1,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.67

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