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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.76, 2,003.36 and 849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.76, 2,003.36 and 849.36 is: 1,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.76 : 2,003.36 = 849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.76/2,003.36 = 849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.76x = 2,003.36 × 849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.76x = 1,701,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,573.85/1,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.96

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