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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.51, 1,674.72 and 741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.51, 1,674.72 and 741.34 is: 1,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.51 : 1,674.72 = 741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.51/1,674.72 = 741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.51x = 1,674.72 × 741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.51x = 1,241,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,536.92/1,213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.10

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