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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.68, 1,836.36 and 741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.68, 1,836.36 and 741.27 is: 1,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.68 : 1,836.36 = 741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.68/1,836.36 = 741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.68x = 1,836.36 × 741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.68x = 1,361,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,238.58/1,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.96

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