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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.91, 1,844.51 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.91, 1,844.51 and 747.36 is: 1,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.91 : 1,844.51 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.91/1,844.51 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.91x = 1,844.51 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.91x = 1,378,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,509.26/1,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.12

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