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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.55, 1,843.05 and 738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.55, 1,843.05 and 738.08 is: 1,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.55 : 1,843.05 = 738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.55/1,843.05 = 738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.55x = 1,843.05 × 738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.55x = 1,360,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,321.65/1,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.55

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