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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.68, 1,995.98 and 1,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.68, 1,995.98 and 1,191.52 is: 1,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.68 : 1,995.98 = 1,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.68/1,995.98 = 1,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.68x = 1,995.98 × 1,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.68x = 2,378,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,250.09/1,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.89

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