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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.22, 1,835.64 and 740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.22, 1,835.64 and 740.74 is: 1,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.22 : 1,835.64 = 740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.22/1,835.64 = 740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.22x = 1,835.64 × 740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.22x = 1,359,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,731.97/1,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.19

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