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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.84, 1,836.57 and 741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.84, 1,836.57 and 741.34 is: 1,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.84 : 1,836.57 = 741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.84/1,836.57 = 741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.84x = 1,836.57 × 741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.84x = 1,361,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,522.80/1,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.06

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