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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.64, 1,381.68 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.64, 1,381.68 and 741.20 is: 1,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.64 : 1,381.68 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.64/1,381.68 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.64x = 1,381.68 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.64x = 1,024,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,101.22/1,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.39

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