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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.01, 1,838.10 and 742.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.01, 1,838.10 and 742.43 is: 1,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.01 : 1,838.10 = 742.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.01/1,838.10 = 742.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.01x = 1,838.10 × 742.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.01x = 1,364,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,655.53/1,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.51

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