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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.98, 1,846.33 and 740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.98, 1,846.33 and 740.45 is: 1,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.98 : 1,846.33 = 740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.98/1,846.33 = 740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.98x = 1,846.33 × 740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.98x = 1,367,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,110.68/1,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.78

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