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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.33, 1,842.73 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.33, 1,842.73 and 737.88 is: 1,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.33 : 1,842.73 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.33/1,842.73 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.33x = 1,842.73 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.33x = 1,359,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,703.48/1,335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.25

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