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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.05, 1,840.96 and 744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.05, 1,840.96 and 744.59 is: 1,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.05 : 1,840.96 = 744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.05/1,840.96 = 744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.05x = 1,840.96 × 744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.05x = 1,370,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,760.41/1,334.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.52

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