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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.10, 1,835.57 and 740.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.10, 1,835.57 and 740.63 is: 1,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.10 : 1,835.57 = 740.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.10/1,835.57 = 740.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.10x = 1,835.57 × 740.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.10x = 1,359,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,470.88/1,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.08

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