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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.60, 1,838.81 and 743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.60, 1,838.81 and 743.06 is: 1,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.60 : 1,838.81 = 743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.60/1,838.81 = 743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.60x = 1,838.81 × 743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.60x = 1,366,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,333.25/1,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.31

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