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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.44, 1,846.32 and 1,028.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.44, 1,846.32 and 1,028.32 is: 1,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.44 : 1,846.32 = 1,028.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.44/1,846.32 = 1,028.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.44x = 1,846.32 × 1,028.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.44x = 1,898,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,607.78/1,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.58

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