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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.93, 1,843.52 and 746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.93, 1,843.52 and 746.35 is: 1,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.93 : 1,843.52 = 746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.93/1,843.52 = 746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.93x = 1,843.52 × 746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.93x = 1,375,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,907.42/1,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.92

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