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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.26, 2,003.70 and 1,286.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.26, 2,003.70 and 1,286.00 is: 1,926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.26 : 2,003.70 = 1,286.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.26/2,003.70 = 1,286.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.26x = 2,003.70 × 1,286.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.26x = 2,576,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,749.46/1,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.89

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