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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.10, 1,832.79 and 738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.10, 1,832.79 and 738.65 is: 1,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.10 : 1,832.79 = 738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.10/1,832.79 = 738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.10x = 1,832.79 × 738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.10x = 1,353,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,781.17/1,328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.34

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