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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.69, 1,841.96 and 1,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.69, 1,841.96 and 1,186.14 is: 1,633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.69 : 1,841.96 = 1,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.69/1,841.96 = 1,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.69x = 1,841.96 × 1,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.69x = 2,184,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,816.50/1,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.27

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