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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.15, 1,842.43 and 737.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.15, 1,842.43 and 737.63 is: 1,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.15 : 1,842.43 = 737.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.15/1,842.43 = 737.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.15x = 1,842.43 × 737.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.15x = 1,359,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,025.76/1,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.88

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