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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.08, 1,850.70 and 743.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.08, 1,850.70 and 743.59 is: 1,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.08 : 1,850.70 = 743.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.08/1,850.70 = 743.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.08x = 1,850.70 × 743.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.08x = 1,376,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,162.01/1,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.16

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