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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.94, 1,838.08 and 742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.94, 1,838.08 and 742.46 is: 1,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.94 : 1,838.08 = 742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.94/1,838.08 = 742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.94x = 1,838.08 × 742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.94x = 1,364,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,703.62/1,331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.60

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