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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.46, 1,841.27 and 744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.46, 1,841.27 and 744.98 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.46 : 1,841.27 = 744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.46/1,841.27 = 744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.46x = 1,841.27 × 744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.46x = 1,371,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,696.39/1,334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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