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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.08, 1,832.74 and 738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.08, 1,832.74 and 738.67 is: 1,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.08 : 1,832.74 = 738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.08/1,832.74 = 738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.08x = 1,832.74 × 738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.08x = 1,353,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,790.06/1,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.36

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