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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.91, 1,845.20 and 1,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.91, 1,845.20 and 1,022.59 is: 1,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.91 : 1,845.20 = 1,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.91/1,845.20 = 1,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.91x = 1,845.20 × 1,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.91x = 1,886,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,884.99/1,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.32

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