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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.77, 1,843.36 and 746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.77, 1,843.36 and 746.32 is: 1,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.77 : 1,843.36 = 746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.77/1,843.36 = 746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.77x = 1,843.36 × 746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.77x = 1,375,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,725.35/1,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.92

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