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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.93, 1,842.24 and 745.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.93, 1,842.24 and 745.45 is: 1,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.93 : 1,842.24 = 745.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.93/1,842.24 = 745.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.93x = 1,842.24 × 745.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.93x = 1,373,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,306.36/1,334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.75

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