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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.59, 1,846.70 and 1,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.59, 1,846.70 and 1,058.95 is: 1,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.59 : 1,846.70 = 1,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.59/1,846.70 = 1,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.59x = 1,846.70 × 1,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.59x = 1,955,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,562.97/1,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.00

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