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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.10, 1,835.42 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.10, 1,835.42 and 740.58 is: 1,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.10 : 1,835.42 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.10/1,835.42 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.10x = 1,835.42 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.10x = 1,359,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,275.34/1,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.93

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