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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.86, 1,843.51 and 746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.86, 1,843.51 and 746.43 is: 1,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.86 : 1,843.51 = 746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.86/1,843.51 = 746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.86x = 1,843.51 × 746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.86x = 1,376,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,049.36/1,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.09

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