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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.23, 1,844.94 and 747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.23, 1,844.94 and 747.64 is: 1,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.23 : 1,844.94 = 747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.23/1,844.94 = 747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.23x = 1,844.94 × 747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.23x = 1,379,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,350.94/1,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.50

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