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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.65, 1,880.40 and 741.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.65, 1,880.40 and 741.65 is: 1,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.65 : 1,880.40 = 741.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.65/1,880.40 = 741.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.65x = 1,880.40 × 741.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.65x = 1,394,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,598.66/1,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.45

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