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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.86, 1,851.83 and 744.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.86, 1,851.83 and 744.41 is: 1,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.86 : 1,851.83 = 744.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.86/1,851.83 = 744.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.86x = 1,851.83 × 744.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.86x = 1,378,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,520.77/1,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.32

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