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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.98, 1,842.36 and 745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.98, 1,842.36 and 745.60 is: 1,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.98 : 1,842.36 = 745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.98/1,842.36 = 745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.98x = 1,842.36 × 745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.98x = 1,373,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,663.62/1,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.98

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