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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.01, 1,832.79 and 738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.01, 1,832.79 and 738.74 is: 1,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.01 : 1,832.79 = 738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.01/1,832.79 = 738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.01x = 1,832.79 × 738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.01x = 1,353,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,955.28/1,328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.54

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