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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.56, 1,845 and 871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.56, 1,845 and 871.80 is: 1,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.56 : 1,845 = 871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.56/1,845 = 871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.56x = 1,845 × 871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.56x = 1,608,471
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,471/1,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.54

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