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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.38, 1,845.50 and 747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.38, 1,845.50 and 747.81 is: 1,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.38 : 1,845.50 = 747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.38/1,845.50 = 747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.38x = 1,845.50 × 747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.38x = 1,380,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,079.62/1,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.93

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