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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.28, 1,844.64 and 865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.28, 1,844.64 and 865.02 is: 1,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.28 : 1,844.64 = 865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.28/1,844.64 = 865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.28x = 1,844.64 × 865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.28x = 1,595,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,650.49/1,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.21

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