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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.49, 1,838.94 and 742.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.49, 1,838.94 and 742.94 is: 1,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.49 : 1,838.94 = 742.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.49/1,838.94 = 742.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.49x = 1,838.94 × 742.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.49x = 1,366,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,222.08/1,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.32

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