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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.09, 1,842.39 and 745.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.09, 1,842.39 and 745.62 is: 1,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.09 : 1,842.39 = 745.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.09/1,842.39 = 745.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.09x = 1,842.39 × 745.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.09x = 1,373,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,713.62/1,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.93

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