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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.43, 1,838.78 and 742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.43, 1,838.78 and 742.97 is: 1,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.43 : 1,838.78 = 742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.43/1,838.78 = 742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.43x = 1,838.78 × 742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.43x = 1,366,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,158.38/1,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.31

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