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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.69, 1,844.72 and 739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.69, 1,844.72 and 739.18 is: 1,020.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.69 : 1,844.72 = 739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.69/1,844.72 = 739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.69x = 1,844.72 × 739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.69x = 1,363,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,580.13/1,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.12

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