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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.28, 2,015.92 and 1,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.28, 2,015.92 and 1,248.08 is: 1,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.28 : 2,015.92 = 1,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.28/2,015.92 = 1,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.28x = 2,015.92 × 1,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.28x = 2,516,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,029.43/1,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.45

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