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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.93, 1,845 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.93, 1,845 and 747.46 is: 1,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.93 : 1,845 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.93/1,845 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.93x = 1,845 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.93x = 1,379,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,054.48/1,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.51

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