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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.51, 1,837.58 and 742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.51, 1,837.58 and 742.14 is: 1,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.51 : 1,837.58 = 742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.51/1,837.58 = 742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.51x = 1,837.58 × 742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.51x = 1,363,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,737.91/1,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.21

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