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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.03, 1,842.33 and 737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.03, 1,842.33 and 737.56 is: 1,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.03 : 1,842.33 = 737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.03/1,842.33 = 737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.03x = 1,842.33 × 737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.03x = 1,358,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,820.62/1,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.82

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