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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.04, 1,832.68 and 738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.04, 1,832.68 and 738.64 is: 1,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.04 : 1,832.68 = 738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.04/1,832.68 = 738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.04x = 1,832.68 × 738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.04x = 1,353,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,690.76/1,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.31

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