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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.69, 1,841.90 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.69, 1,841.90 and 737.18 is: 1,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.69 : 1,841.90 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.69/1,841.90 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.69x = 1,841.90 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.69x = 1,357,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,805.85/1,334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.32

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