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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.92, 1,838.04 and 742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.92, 1,838.04 and 742.45 is: 1,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.92 : 1,838.04 = 742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.92/1,838.04 = 742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.92x = 1,838.04 × 742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.92x = 1,364,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,652.80/1,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.58

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