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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.28, 1,838.57 and 742.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.28, 1,838.57 and 742.87 is: 1,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.28 : 1,838.57 = 742.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.28/1,838.57 = 742.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.28x = 1,838.57 × 742.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.28x = 1,365,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,817.08/1,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.17

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