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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.66, 1,843.14 and 746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.66, 1,843.14 and 746.18 is: 1,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.66 : 1,843.14 = 746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.66/1,843.14 = 746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.66x = 1,843.14 × 746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.66x = 1,375,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,314.21/1,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.69

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