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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.76, 1,846.26 and 1,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.76, 1,846.26 and 1,005.62 is: 1,387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.76 : 1,846.26 = 1,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.76/1,846.26 = 1,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.76x = 1,846.26 × 1,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.76x = 1,856,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,626.75/1,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.86

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