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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 1,845.63 and 1,086.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338, 1,845.63 and 1,086.90 is: 1,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338 : 1,845.63 = 1,086.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338/1,845.63 = 1,086.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338x = 1,845.63 × 1,086.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338x = 2,006,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,015.25/1,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.26

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