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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.64, 1,841.80 and 745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.64, 1,841.80 and 745.16 is: 1,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.64 : 1,841.80 = 745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.64/1,841.80 = 745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.64x = 1,841.80 × 745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.64x = 1,372,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,435.69/1,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.32

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