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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.29, 1,842.72 and 745.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.29, 1,842.72 and 745.87 is: 1,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.29 : 1,842.72 = 745.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.29/1,842.72 = 745.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.29x = 1,842.72 × 745.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.29x = 1,374,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,429.57/1,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.31

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