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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.32, 2,005.98 and 1,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.32, 2,005.98 and 1,233.64 is: 1,850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.32 : 2,005.98 = 1,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.32/2,005.98 = 1,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.32x = 2,005.98 × 1,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.32x = 2,474,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,657.17/1,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.46

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