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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.02, 1,842.42 and 745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.02, 1,842.42 and 745.64 is: 1,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.02 : 1,842.42 = 745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.02/1,842.42 = 745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.02x = 1,842.42 × 745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.02x = 1,373,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,782.05/1,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.03

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