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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.12, 1,838.37 and 742.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.12, 1,838.37 and 742.71 is: 1,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.12 : 1,838.37 = 742.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.12/1,838.37 = 742.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.12x = 1,838.37 × 742.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.12x = 1,365,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,375.78/1,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.96

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