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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.34, 1,846.44 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.34, 1,846.44 and 872.40 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.34 : 1,846.44 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.34/1,846.44 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.34x = 1,846.44 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.34x = 1,610,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,834.26/1,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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