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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.79, 1,995.11 and 1,144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.79, 1,995.11 and 1,144.02 is: 1,706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.79 : 1,995.11 = 1,144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.79/1,995.11 = 1,144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.79x = 1,995.11 × 1,144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.79x = 2,282,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,448.60/1,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.13

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