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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.23, 1,842.60 and 737.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.23, 1,842.60 and 737.75 is: 1,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.23 : 1,842.60 = 737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.23/1,842.60 = 737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.23x = 1,842.60 × 737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.23x = 1,359,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,378.15/1,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.09

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