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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.92, 1,880.80 and 741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.92, 1,880.80 and 741.92 is: 1,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.92 : 1,880.80 = 741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.92/1,880.80 = 741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.92x = 1,880.80 × 741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.92x = 1,395,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,403.14/1,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.83

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