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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.03, 1,893.39 and 742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.03, 1,893.39 and 742.56 is: 1,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.03 : 1,893.39 = 742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.03/1,893.39 = 742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.03x = 1,893.39 × 742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.03x = 1,405,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,942.50/1,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.72

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