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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.74, 1,836.51 and 741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.74, 1,836.51 and 741.37 is: 1,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.74 : 1,836.51 = 741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.74/1,836.51 = 741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.74x = 1,836.51 × 741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.74x = 1,361,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,524.24/1,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.13

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