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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.66, 1,830.78 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.66, 1,830.78 and 737.20 is: 1,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.66 : 1,830.78 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.66/1,830.78 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.66x = 1,830.78 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.66x = 1,349,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,651.02/1,326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.33

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