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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.12, 1,838.25 and 742.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.12, 1,838.25 and 742.65 is: 1,024.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.12 : 1,838.25 = 742.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.12/1,838.25 = 742.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.12x = 1,838.25 × 742.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.12x = 1,365,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,176.36/1,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.81

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