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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.99, 1,846.43 and 806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.99, 1,846.43 and 806.90 is: 1,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.99 : 1,846.43 = 806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.99/1,846.43 = 806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.99x = 1,846.43 × 806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.99x = 1,489,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,878.67/1,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.52

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