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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.35, 2,067.31 and 1,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.35, 2,067.31 and 1,237.52 is: 1,846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.35 : 2,067.31 = 1,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.35/2,067.31 = 1,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.35x = 2,067.31 × 1,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.35x = 2,558,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,337.47/1,385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.71

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