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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.49, 1,845.74 and 747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.49, 1,845.74 and 747.98 is: 1,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.49 : 1,845.74 = 747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.49/1,845.74 = 747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.49x = 1,845.74 × 747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.49x = 1,380,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,582.34/1,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.22

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