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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.54, 1,846.78 and 965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.54, 1,846.78 and 965.34 is: 1,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.54 : 1,846.78 = 965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.54/1,846.78 = 965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.54x = 1,846.78 × 965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.54x = 1,782,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,768.19/1,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.88

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