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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.24, 1,845.25 and 747.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.24, 1,845.25 and 747.77 is: 1,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.24 : 1,845.25 = 747.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.24/1,845.25 = 747.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.24x = 1,845.25 × 747.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.24x = 1,379,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,811.50/1,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.83

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