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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.80, 1,836.40 and 741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.80, 1,836.40 and 741.32 is: 1,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.80 : 1,836.40 = 741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.80/1,836.40 = 741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.80x = 1,836.40 × 741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.80x = 1,361,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,360.05/1,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.96

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