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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.26, 2,033.57 and 741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.26, 2,033.57 and 741.40 is: 1,110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.26 : 2,033.57 = 741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.26/2,033.57 = 741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.26x = 2,033.57 × 741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.26x = 1,507,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,682.79/1,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.83

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