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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.58, 1,844.06 and 1,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.58, 1,844.06 and 1,023.02 is: 1,410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.58 : 1,844.06 = 1,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.58/1,844.06 = 1,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.58x = 1,844.06 × 1,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.58x = 1,886,510.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,510.26/1,337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.39

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