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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.08, 1,846.48 and 1,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.08, 1,846.48 and 1,226.50 is: 1,693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.08 : 1,846.48 = 1,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.08/1,846.48 = 1,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.08x = 1,846.48 × 1,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.08x = 2,264,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,707.72/1,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.77

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