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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.69, 2,003.97 and 816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.69, 2,003.97 and 816.14 is: 1,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.69 : 2,003.97 = 816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.69/2,003.97 = 816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.69x = 2,003.97 × 816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.69x = 1,635,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,520.08/1,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.65

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