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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.17, 1,835.61 and 740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.17, 1,835.61 and 740.72 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.17 : 1,835.61 = 740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.17/1,835.61 = 740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.17x = 1,835.61 × 740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.17x = 1,359,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,663.86/1,330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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