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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.53, 1,836.08 and 741.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.53, 1,836.08 and 741.05 is: 1,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.53 : 1,836.08 = 741.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.53/1,836.08 = 741.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.53x = 1,836.08 × 741.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.53x = 1,360,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,618.79/1,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.62

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