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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.40, 1,838.69 and 742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.40, 1,838.69 and 742.92 is: 1,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.40 : 1,838.69 = 742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.40/1,838.69 = 742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.40x = 1,838.69 × 742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.40x = 1,365,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,986.67/1,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.21

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