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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.66, 1,844.46 and 1,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.66, 1,844.46 and 1,088.52 is: 1,500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.66 : 1,844.46 = 1,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.66/1,844.46 = 1,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.66x = 1,844.46 × 1,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.66x = 2,007,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,731.60/1,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.93

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