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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.30, 1,838.62 and 742.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.30, 1,838.62 and 742.87 is: 1,025.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.30 : 1,838.62 = 742.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.30/1,838.62 = 742.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.30x = 1,838.62 × 742.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.30x = 1,365,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,858.87/1,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.19

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