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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.62, 1,844.72 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.62, 1,844.72 and 747.18 is: 1,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.62 : 1,844.72 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.62/1,844.72 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.62x = 1,844.72 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.62x = 1,378,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,337.89/1,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.21

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