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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.97, 1,836.59 and 741.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.97, 1,836.59 and 741.41 is: 1,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.97 : 1,836.59 = 741.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.97/1,836.59 = 741.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.97x = 1,836.59 × 741.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.97x = 1,361,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,662.48/1,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.06

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