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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.21, 1,842.30 and 745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.21, 1,842.30 and 745.73 is: 1,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.21 : 1,842.30 = 745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.21/1,842.30 = 745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.21x = 1,842.30 × 745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.21x = 1,373,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,849.17/1,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.94

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