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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.28, 2,005.96 and 1,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.28, 2,005.96 and 1,078.80 is: 1,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.28 : 2,005.96 = 1,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.28/2,005.96 = 1,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.28x = 2,005.96 × 1,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.28x = 2,164,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,029.65/1,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.23

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