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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.88, 1,843.62 and 746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.88, 1,843.62 and 746.45 is: 1,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.88 : 1,843.62 = 746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.88/1,843.62 = 746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.88x = 1,843.62 × 746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.88x = 1,376,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,170.15/1,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.16

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