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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.55, 1,844.42 and 747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.55, 1,844.42 and 747.09 is: 1,030.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.55 : 1,844.42 = 747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.55/1,844.42 = 747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.55x = 1,844.42 × 747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.55x = 1,377,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,944.00/1,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.97

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