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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.44, 1,835.79 and 740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.44, 1,835.79 and 740.85 is: 1,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.44 : 1,835.79 = 740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.44/1,835.79 = 740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.44x = 1,835.79 × 740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.44x = 1,360,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,045.02/1,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.25

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