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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.61, 1,844.62 and 747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.61, 1,844.62 and 747.11 is: 1,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.61 : 1,844.62 = 747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.61/1,844.62 = 747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.61x = 1,844.62 × 747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.61x = 1,378,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,126.42/1,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.06

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