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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.94, 1,987.13 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.94, 1,987.13 and 741.12 is: 1,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.94 : 1,987.13 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.94/1,987.13 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.94x = 1,987.13 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.94x = 1,472,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,696.19/1,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.68

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