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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.26, 1,845.58 and 813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.26, 1,845.58 and 813.46 is: 1,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.26 : 1,845.58 = 813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.26/1,845.58 = 813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.26x = 1,845.58 × 813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.26x = 1,501,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,305.51/1,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.67

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