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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.73, 1,843.30 and 746.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.73, 1,843.30 and 746.26 is: 1,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.73 : 1,843.30 = 746.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.73/1,843.30 = 746.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.73x = 1,843.30 × 746.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.73x = 1,375,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,586.73/1,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.84

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