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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.48, 1,845.27 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.48, 1,845.27 and 806.16 is: 1,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.48 : 1,845.27 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.48/1,845.27 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.48x = 1,845.27 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.48x = 1,487,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,589.78/1,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.23

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