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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.45, 1,838.70 and 742.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.45, 1,838.70 and 742.91 is: 1,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.45 : 1,838.70 = 742.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.45/1,838.70 = 742.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.45x = 1,838.70 × 742.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.45x = 1,365,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,979.42/1,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.16

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