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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.70, 1,844.36 and 1,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.70, 1,844.36 and 1,005.06 is: 1,385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.70 : 1,844.36 = 1,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.70/1,844.36 = 1,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.70x = 1,844.36 × 1,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.70x = 1,853,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,692.46/1,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.73

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