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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.36, 1,845.80 and 871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.36, 1,845.80 and 871.60 is: 1,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.36 : 1,845.80 = 871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.36/1,845.80 = 871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.36x = 1,845.80 × 871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.36x = 1,608,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,799.28/1,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.97

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