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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.46, 1,842.91 and 746.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.46, 1,842.91 and 746.10 is: 1,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.46 : 1,842.91 = 746.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.46/1,842.91 = 746.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.46x = 1,842.91 × 746.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.46x = 1,374,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,995.15/1,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.60

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