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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.40, 2,005.34 and 1,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.40, 2,005.34 and 1,062.68 is: 1,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.40 : 2,005.34 = 1,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.40/2,005.34 = 1,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.40x = 2,005.34 × 1,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.40x = 2,131,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,034.71/1,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.42

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