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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.77, 2,004.09 and 1,153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.77, 2,004.09 and 1,153.09 is: 1,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.77 : 2,004.09 = 1,153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.77/2,004.09 = 1,153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.77x = 2,004.09 × 1,153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.77x = 2,310,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,896.14/1,337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.42

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