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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.01, 1,845.94 and 1,196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.01, 1,845.94 and 1,196.89 is: 1,652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.01 : 1,845.94 = 1,196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.01/1,845.94 = 1,196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.01x = 1,845.94 × 1,196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.01x = 2,209,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,387.13/1,337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.48

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