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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.46, 1,842.90 and 745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.46, 1,842.90 and 745.96 is: 1,029.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.46 : 1,842.90 = 745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.46/1,842.90 = 745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.46x = 1,842.90 × 745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.46x = 1,374,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,729.68/1,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.41

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