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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.34, 1,843.62 and 1,180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.34, 1,843.62 and 1,180.74 is: 1,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.34 : 1,843.62 = 1,180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.34/1,843.62 = 1,180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.34x = 1,843.62 × 1,180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.34x = 2,176,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,835.88/1,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.74

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