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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.52, 1,848.50 and 742.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.52, 1,848.50 and 742.04 is: 1,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.52 : 1,848.50 = 742.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.52/1,848.50 = 742.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.52x = 1,848.50 × 742.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.52x = 1,371,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,647.99/1,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.99

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