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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.72, 1,847.04 and 865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.72, 1,847.04 and 865.90 is: 1,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.72 : 1,847.04 = 865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.72/1,847.04 = 865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.72x = 1,847.04 × 865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.72x = 1,599,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,351.94/1,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.58

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