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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.62, 1,836.28 and 741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.62, 1,836.28 and 741.14 is: 1,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.62 : 1,836.28 = 741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.62/1,836.28 = 741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.62x = 1,836.28 × 741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.62x = 1,360,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,940.56/1,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.79

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