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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.91, 1,845.05 and 747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.91, 1,845.05 and 747.56 is: 1,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.91 : 1,845.05 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.91/1,845.05 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.91x = 1,845.05 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.91x = 1,379,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,286.45/1,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.70

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