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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.46, 1,837.46 and 742.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.46, 1,837.46 and 742.03 is: 1,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.46 : 1,837.46 = 742.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.46/1,837.46 = 742.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.46x = 1,837.46 × 742.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.46x = 1,363,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,447.71/1,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.02

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