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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.25, 1,997.76 and 1,118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.25, 1,997.76 and 1,118.55 is: 1,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.25 : 1,997.76 = 1,118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.25/1,997.76 = 1,118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.25x = 1,997.76 × 1,118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.25x = 2,234,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,594.45/1,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.04

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