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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.26, 1,842.70 and 745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.26, 1,842.70 and 745.82 is: 1,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.26 : 1,842.70 = 745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.26/1,842.70 = 745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.26x = 1,842.70 × 745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.26x = 1,374,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,322.51/1,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.25

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