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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.78, 1,843.37 and 746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.78, 1,843.37 and 746.34 is: 1,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.78 : 1,843.37 = 746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.78/1,843.37 = 746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.78x = 1,843.37 × 746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.78x = 1,375,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,777.03/1,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.94

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