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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.62, 1,837.68 and 742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.62, 1,837.68 and 742.20 is: 1,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.62 : 1,837.68 = 742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.62/1,837.68 = 742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.62x = 1,837.68 × 742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.62x = 1,363,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,926.10/1,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.26

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