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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.10, 1,683.75 and 741.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.10, 1,683.75 and 741.42 is: 1,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.10 : 1,683.75 = 741.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.10/1,683.75 = 741.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.10x = 1,683.75 × 741.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.10x = 1,248,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,365.93/1,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.17

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