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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.36, 1,841.40 and 744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.36, 1,841.40 and 744.90 is: 1,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.36 : 1,841.40 = 744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.36/1,841.40 = 744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.36x = 1,841.40 × 744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.36x = 1,371,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,658.86/1,334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.95

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