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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.58, 1,838.88 and 743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.58, 1,838.88 and 743.02 is: 1,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.58 : 1,838.88 = 743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.58/1,838.88 = 743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.58x = 1,838.88 × 743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.58x = 1,366,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,324.62/1,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.32

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