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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.08, 1,835.38 and 740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.08, 1,835.38 and 740.56 is: 1,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.08 : 1,835.38 = 740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.08/1,835.38 = 740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.08x = 1,835.38 × 740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.08x = 1,359,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,209.01/1,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.90

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