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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.08, 1,843.80 and 738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.08, 1,843.80 and 738.58 is: 1,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.08 : 1,843.80 = 738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.08/1,843.80 = 738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.08x = 1,843.80 × 738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.08x = 1,361,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,793.80/1,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.25

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