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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.85, 1,843.46 and 746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.85, 1,843.46 and 746.38 is: 1,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.85 : 1,843.46 = 746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.85/1,843.46 = 746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.85x = 1,843.46 × 746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.85x = 1,375,918.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,918.93/1,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.00

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