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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.08, 1,845.18 and 739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.08, 1,845.18 and 739.58 is: 1,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.08 : 1,845.18 = 739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.08/1,845.18 = 739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.08x = 1,845.18 × 739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.08x = 1,364,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,658.22/1,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.63

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