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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.87, 1,844.76 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.87, 1,844.76 and 747.46 is: 1,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.87 : 1,844.76 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.87/1,844.76 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.87x = 1,844.76 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.87x = 1,378,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,884.31/1,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.43

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