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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.19, 1,842.65 and 737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.19, 1,842.65 and 737.68 is: 1,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.19 : 1,842.65 = 737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.19/1,842.65 = 737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.19x = 1,842.65 × 737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.19x = 1,359,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,286.05/1,335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.05

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