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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.44, 1,844.74 and 1,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.44, 1,844.74 and 1,227.28 is: 1,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.44 : 1,844.74 = 1,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.44/1,844.74 = 1,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.44x = 1,844.74 × 1,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.44x = 2,264,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,012.51/1,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.80

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