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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.03, 1,835.31 and 740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.03, 1,835.31 and 740.62 is: 1,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.03 : 1,835.31 = 740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.03/1,835.31 = 740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.03x = 1,835.31 × 740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.03x = 1,359,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,267.29/1,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.98

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