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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.96, 1,842.23 and 745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.96, 1,842.23 and 745.49 is: 1,028.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.96 : 1,842.23 = 745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.96/1,842.23 = 745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.96x = 1,842.23 × 745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.96x = 1,373,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,354.83/1,334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.76

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