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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.67, 1,880.48 and 741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.67, 1,880.48 and 741.67 is: 1,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.67 : 1,880.48 = 741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.67/1,880.48 = 741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.67x = 1,880.48 × 741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.67x = 1,394,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,695.60/1,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.50

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