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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.02, 1,840.78 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.02, 1,840.78 and 744.48 is: 1,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.02 : 1,840.78 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.02/1,840.78 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.02x = 1,840.78 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.02x = 1,370,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,423.89/1,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.29

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