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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.18, 1,842.73 and 745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.18, 1,842.73 and 745.75 is: 1,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.18 : 1,842.73 = 745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.18/1,842.73 = 745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.18x = 1,842.73 × 745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.18x = 1,374,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,215.90/1,335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.24

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