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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.72, 2,015.72 and 1,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.72, 2,015.72 and 1,099.58 is: 1,656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.72 : 2,015.72 = 1,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.72/2,015.72 = 1,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.72x = 2,015.72 × 1,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.72x = 2,216,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,444.94/1,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.88

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