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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.54, 1,843.11 and 746.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.54, 1,843.11 and 746.07 is: 1,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.54 : 1,843.11 = 746.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.54/1,843.11 = 746.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.54x = 1,843.11 × 746.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.54x = 1,375,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,079.86/1,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.61

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