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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.30, 1,842.69 and 745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.30, 1,842.69 and 745.84 is: 1,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.30 : 1,842.69 = 745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.30/1,842.69 = 745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.30x = 1,842.69 × 745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.30x = 1,374,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,351.91/1,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.25

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