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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.21, 1,838.28 and 742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.21, 1,838.28 and 742.67 is: 1,024.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.21 : 1,838.28 = 742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.21/1,838.28 = 742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.21x = 1,838.28 × 742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.21x = 1,365,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,222.50/1,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.78

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