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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.10, 1,836.93 and 741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.10, 1,836.93 and 741.67 is: 1,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.10 : 1,836.93 = 741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.10/1,836.93 = 741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.10x = 1,836.93 × 741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.10x = 1,362,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,395.87/1,331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.51

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