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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.82, 2,063.58 and 1,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.82, 2,063.58 and 1,237.02 is: 1,846.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.82 : 2,063.58 = 1,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.82/2,063.58 = 1,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.82x = 2,063.58 × 1,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.82x = 2,552,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,689.73/1,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.00

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