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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.96, 1,849.32 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.96, 1,849.32 and 1,183.44 is: 1,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.96 : 1,849.32 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.96/1,849.32 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.96x = 1,849.32 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.96x = 2,188,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,559.26/1,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.52

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