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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.43, 1,995.61 and 1,191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.43, 1,995.61 and 1,191.27 is: 1,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.43 : 1,995.61 = 1,191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.43/1,995.61 = 1,191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.43x = 1,995.61 × 1,191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.43x = 2,377,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,307.35/1,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.52

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