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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.46, 1,844.33 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.46, 1,844.33 and 747 is: 1,030.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.46 : 1,844.33 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.46/1,844.33 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.46x = 1,844.33 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.46x = 1,377,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,710.78/1,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.87

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