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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.56, 1,842.89 and 746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.56, 1,842.89 and 746.08 is: 1,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.56 : 1,842.89 = 746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.56/1,842.89 = 746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.56x = 1,842.89 × 746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.56x = 1,374,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,935.03/1,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.49

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