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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.25, 1,842.69 and 745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.25, 1,842.69 and 745.96 is: 1,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.25 : 1,842.69 = 745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.25/1,842.69 = 745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.25x = 1,842.69 × 745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.25x = 1,374,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,573.03/1,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.45

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