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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.98, 1,847.71 and 741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.98, 1,847.71 and 741.45 is: 1,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.98 : 1,847.71 = 741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.98/1,847.71 = 741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.98x = 1,847.71 × 741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.98x = 1,369,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,984.58/1,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.16

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