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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.69, 1,843.52 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.69, 1,843.52 and 746.19 is: 1,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.69 : 1,843.52 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.69/1,843.52 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.69x = 1,843.52 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.69x = 1,375,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,612.46/1,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.89

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