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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.09, 1,832.63 and 738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.09, 1,832.63 and 738.57 is: 1,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.09 : 1,832.63 = 738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.09/1,832.63 = 738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.09x = 1,832.63 × 738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.09x = 1,353,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,521.85/1,328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.15

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