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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.29, 1,845.44 and 747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.29, 1,845.44 and 747.82 is: 1,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.29 : 1,845.44 = 747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.29/1,845.44 = 747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.29x = 1,845.44 × 747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.29x = 1,380,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,048.59/1,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.98

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