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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.70, 1,846.76 and 806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.70, 1,846.76 and 806.68 is: 1,113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.70 : 1,846.76 = 806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.70/1,846.76 = 806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.70x = 1,846.76 × 806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.70x = 1,489,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,735.71/1,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.65

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