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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.25, 1,841.27 and 744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.25, 1,841.27 and 744.79 is: 1,027.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.25 : 1,841.27 = 744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.25/1,841.27 = 744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.25x = 1,841.27 × 744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.25x = 1,371,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,349.43/1,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.81

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