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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.89, 1,830.96 and 737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.89, 1,830.96 and 737.39 is: 1,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.89 : 1,830.96 = 737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.89/1,830.96 = 737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.89x = 1,830.96 × 737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.89x = 1,350,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,122.44/1,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.51

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