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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.88, 1,843.49 and 738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.88, 1,843.49 and 738.38 is: 1,018.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.88 : 1,843.49 = 738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.88/1,843.49 = 738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.88x = 1,843.49 × 738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.88x = 1,361,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,196.15/1,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.95

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