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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.11, 1,845.22 and 747.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.11, 1,845.22 and 747.65 is: 1,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.11 : 1,845.22 = 747.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.11/1,845.22 = 747.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.11x = 1,845.22 × 747.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.11x = 1,379,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,581.48/1,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.77

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