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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.12, 1,883.68 and 1,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.12, 1,883.68 and 1,337.52 is: 1,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.12 : 1,883.68 = 1,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.12/1,883.68 = 1,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.12x = 1,883.68 × 1,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.12x = 2,519,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,459.67/1,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.66

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