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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.38, 1,674.66 and 741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.38, 1,674.66 and 741.55 is: 1,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.38 : 1,674.66 = 741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.38/1,674.66 = 741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.38x = 1,674.66 × 741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.38x = 1,241,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,838.94/1,213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.45

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