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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.04, 1,844.95 and 747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.04, 1,844.95 and 747.69 is: 1,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.04 : 1,844.95 = 747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.04/1,844.95 = 747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.04x = 1,844.95 × 747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.04x = 1,379,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,450.67/1,337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.72

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