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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.46, 1,844.31 and 747.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.46, 1,844.31 and 747.00 is: 1,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.46 : 1,844.31 = 747.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.46/1,844.31 = 747.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.46x = 1,844.31 × 747.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.46x = 1,377,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,690.35/1,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.85

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