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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.36, 1,683.80 and 741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.36, 1,683.80 and 741.81 is: 1,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.36 : 1,683.80 = 741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.36/1,683.80 = 741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.36x = 1,683.80 × 741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.36x = 1,249,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,059.68/1,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.52

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