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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.95, 1,838.13 and 742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.95, 1,838.13 and 742.54 is: 1,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.95 : 1,838.13 = 742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.95/1,838.13 = 742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.95x = 1,838.13 × 742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.95x = 1,364,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,885.05/1,331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.73

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