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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.76, 1,844.66 and 739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.76, 1,844.66 and 739.23 is: 1,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.76 : 1,844.66 = 739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.76/1,844.66 = 739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.76x = 1,844.66 × 739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.76x = 1,363,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,629.86/1,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.10

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