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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.28, 2,013.38 and 1,222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.28, 2,013.38 and 1,222.56 is: 1,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.28 : 2,013.38 = 1,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.28/2,013.38 = 1,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.28x = 2,013.38 × 1,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.28x = 2,461,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,471.74/1,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.66

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