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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.30, 1,841.38 and 744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.30, 1,841.38 and 744.87 is: 1,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.30 : 1,841.38 = 744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.30/1,841.38 = 744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.30x = 1,841.38 × 744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.30x = 1,371,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,588.72/1,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.95

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