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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.81, 1,844.80 and 747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.81, 1,844.80 and 747.34 is: 1,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.81 : 1,844.80 = 747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.81/1,844.80 = 747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.81x = 1,844.80 × 747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.81x = 1,378,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,692.83/1,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.33

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