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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.59, 1,844.55 and 1,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.59, 1,844.55 and 1,057.26 is: 1,457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.59 : 1,844.55 = 1,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.59/1,844.55 = 1,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.59x = 1,844.55 × 1,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.59x = 1,950,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,175.85/1,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.98

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