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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.48, 1,838.80 and 742.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.48, 1,838.80 and 742.88 is: 1,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.48 : 1,838.80 = 742.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.48/1,838.80 = 742.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.48x = 1,838.80 × 742.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.48x = 1,366,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,007.74/1,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.16

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