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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.04, 1,832.75 and 738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.04, 1,832.75 and 738.58 is: 1,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.04 : 1,832.75 = 738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.04/1,832.75 = 738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.04x = 1,832.75 × 738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.04x = 1,353,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,632.50/1,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.27

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