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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.20, 1,845.33 and 747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.20, 1,845.33 and 747.74 is: 1,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.20 : 1,845.33 = 747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.20/1,845.33 = 747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.20x = 1,845.33 × 747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.20x = 1,379,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,827.05/1,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.88

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