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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.43, 1,841.49 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.43, 1,841.49 and 744.93 is: 1,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.43 : 1,841.49 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.43/1,841.49 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.43x = 1,841.49 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.43x = 1,371,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,781.15/1,334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.99

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