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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.42, 1,843.05 and 746.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.42, 1,843.05 and 746.09 is: 1,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.42 : 1,843.05 = 746.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.42/1,843.05 = 746.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.42x = 1,843.05 × 746.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.42x = 1,375,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,071.96/1,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.69

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