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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.01, 1,828.68 and 1,315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.01, 1,828.68 and 1,315.49 is: 1,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.01 : 1,828.68 = 1,315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.01/1,828.68 = 1,315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.01x = 1,828.68 × 1,315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.01x = 2,405,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,606.46/1,337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.25

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