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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.43, 1,844.31 and 746.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.43, 1,844.31 and 746.97 is: 1,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.43 : 1,844.31 = 746.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.43/1,844.31 = 746.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.43x = 1,844.31 × 746.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.43x = 1,377,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,638.30/1,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.83

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