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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.42, 1,847 and 740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.42, 1,847 and 740.96 is: 1,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.42 : 1,847 = 740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.42/1,847 = 740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.42x = 1,847 × 740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.42x = 1,368,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,553.12/1,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.51

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