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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.70, 1,839.51 and 1,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.70, 1,839.51 and 1,190.10 is: 1,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.70 : 1,839.51 = 1,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.70/1,839.51 = 1,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.70x = 1,839.51 × 1,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.70x = 2,189,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,200.85/1,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.54

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