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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.45, 1,846.41 and 806.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.45, 1,846.41 and 806.43 is: 1,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.45 : 1,846.41 = 806.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.45/1,846.41 = 806.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.45x = 1,846.41 × 806.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.45x = 1,489,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,000.42/1,337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.31

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