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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.79, 1,844.80 and 747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.79, 1,844.80 and 747.39 is: 1,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.79 : 1,844.80 = 747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.79/1,844.80 = 747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.79x = 1,844.80 × 747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.79x = 1,378,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,781.34/1,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.41

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