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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.99, 1,845.00 and 747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.99, 1,845.00 and 747.49 is: 1,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.99 : 1,845.00 = 747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.99/1,845.00 = 747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.99x = 1,845.00 × 747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.99x = 1,379,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,117.86/1,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.51

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