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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.52, 1,836.15 and 741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.52, 1,836.15 and 741.11 is: 1,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.52 : 1,836.15 = 741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.52/1,836.15 = 741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.52x = 1,836.15 × 741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.52x = 1,360,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,789.13/1,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.75

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