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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.42, 1,841.28 and 744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.42, 1,841.28 and 744.86 is: 1,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.42 : 1,841.28 = 744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.42/1,841.28 = 744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.42x = 1,841.28 × 744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.42x = 1,371,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,495.82/1,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.78

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