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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.55, 1,838.91 and 743.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.55, 1,838.91 and 743.05 is: 1,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.55 : 1,838.91 = 743.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.55/1,838.91 = 743.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.55x = 1,838.91 × 743.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.55x = 1,366,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,402.08/1,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.40

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