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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.23, 1,835.70 and 740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.23, 1,835.70 and 740.76 is: 1,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.23 : 1,835.70 = 740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.23/1,835.70 = 740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.23x = 1,835.70 × 740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.23x = 1,359,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,813.13/1,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.24

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