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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.06, 1,977.30 and 741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.06, 1,977.30 and 741.50 is: 1,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.06 : 1,977.30 = 741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.06/1,977.30 = 741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.06x = 1,977.30 × 741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.06x = 1,466,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,167.95/1,319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.52

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