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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.88, 1,835.25 and 740.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.88, 1,835.25 and 740.41 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.88 : 1,835.25 = 740.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.88/1,835.25 = 740.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.88x = 1,835.25 × 740.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.88x = 1,358,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,837.45/1,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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