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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.72, 1,843.12 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.72, 1,843.12 and 746.16 is: 1,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.72 : 1,843.12 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.72/1,843.12 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.72x = 1,843.12 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.72x = 1,375,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,262.42/1,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.60

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