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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.68, 1,846.02 and 762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.68, 1,846.02 and 762.81 is: 1,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.68 : 1,846.02 = 762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.68/1,846.02 = 762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.68x = 1,846.02 × 762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.68x = 1,408,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,162.52/1,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.69

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