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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.65, 1,836.27 and 741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.65, 1,836.27 and 741.18 is: 1,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.65 : 1,836.27 = 741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.65/1,836.27 = 741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.65x = 1,836.27 × 741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.65x = 1,361,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,006.60/1,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.81

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