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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.22, 1,844.82 and 864.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.22, 1,844.82 and 864.98 is: 1,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.22 : 1,844.82 = 864.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.22/1,844.82 = 864.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.22x = 1,844.82 × 864.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.22x = 1,595,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,732.40/1,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.32

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