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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.94, 1,843.61 and 746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.94, 1,843.61 and 746.51 is: 1,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.94 : 1,843.61 = 746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.94/1,843.61 = 746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.94x = 1,843.61 × 746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.94x = 1,376,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,260.35/1,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.18

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