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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.92, 1,989.23 and 741.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.92, 1,989.23 and 741.83 is: 1,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.92 : 1,989.23 = 741.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.92/1,989.23 = 741.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.92x = 1,989.23 × 741.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.92x = 1,475,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,656.84/1,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.10

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