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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.44, 1,845.50 and 739.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.44, 1,845.50 and 739.85 is: 1,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.44 : 1,845.50 = 739.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.44/1,845.50 = 739.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.44x = 1,845.50 × 739.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.44x = 1,365,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,389.94/1,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.90

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