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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.76, 1,844.82 and 747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.76, 1,844.82 and 747.28 is: 1,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.76 : 1,844.82 = 747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.76/1,844.82 = 747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.76x = 1,844.82 × 747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.76x = 1,378,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,597.09/1,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.30

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