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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.47, 1,845.72 and 739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.47, 1,845.72 and 739.93 is: 1,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.47 : 1,845.72 = 739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.47/1,845.72 = 739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.47x = 1,845.72 × 739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.47x = 1,365,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,712.14/1,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.12

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