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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.11, 1,845.25 and 747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.11, 1,845.25 and 747.61 is: 1,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.11 : 1,845.25 = 747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.11/1,845.25 = 747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.11x = 1,845.25 × 747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.11x = 1,379,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,532.90/1,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.73

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