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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.79, 1,836.53 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.79, 1,836.53 and 741.33 is: 1,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.79 : 1,836.53 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.79/1,836.53 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.79x = 1,836.53 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.79x = 1,361,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,471.08/1,330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.06

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