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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.02, 1,850.70 and 743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.02, 1,850.70 and 743.53 is: 1,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.02 : 1,850.70 = 743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.02/1,850.70 = 743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.02x = 1,850.70 × 743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.02x = 1,376,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,048.42/1,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.12

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