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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.62, 1,674.38 and 741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.62, 1,674.38 and 741.39 is: 1,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.62 : 1,674.38 = 741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.62/1,674.38 = 741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.62x = 1,674.38 × 741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.62x = 1,241,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,364.88/1,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.86

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