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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.16, 1,845.15 and 1,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.16, 1,845.15 and 1,089.02 is: 1,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.16 : 1,845.15 = 1,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.16/1,845.15 = 1,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.16x = 1,845.15 × 1,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.16x = 2,009,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,405.25/1,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.62

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