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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.74, 1,843.38 and 746.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.74, 1,843.38 and 746.33 is: 1,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.74 : 1,843.38 = 746.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.74/1,843.38 = 746.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.74x = 1,843.38 × 746.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.74x = 1,375,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,760.58/1,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.97

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