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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.28, 1,845.28 and 747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.28, 1,845.28 and 747.72 is: 1,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.28 : 1,845.28 = 747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.28/1,845.28 = 747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.28x = 1,845.28 × 747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.28x = 1,379,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,752.76/1,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.76

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