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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.95, 1,846.89 and 883.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.95, 1,846.89 and 883.63 is: 1,219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.95 : 1,846.89 = 883.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.95/1,846.89 = 883.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.95x = 1,846.89 × 883.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.95x = 1,631,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,967.41/1,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.75

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