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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.70, 1,843.26 and 746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.70, 1,843.26 and 746.24 is: 1,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.70 : 1,843.26 = 746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.70/1,843.26 = 746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.70x = 1,843.26 × 746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.70x = 1,375,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,514.34/1,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.81

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