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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.38, 1,842.68 and 745.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.38, 1,842.68 and 745.81 is: 1,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.38 : 1,842.68 = 745.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.38/1,842.68 = 745.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.38x = 1,842.68 × 745.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.38x = 1,374,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,286.43/1,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.14

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