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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.63, 2,009.16 and 1,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.63, 2,009.16 and 1,028.40 is: 1,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.63 : 2,009.16 = 1,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.63/2,009.16 = 1,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.63x = 2,009.16 × 1,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.63x = 2,066,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,220.14/1,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.69

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