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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.14, 1,832.93 and 738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.14, 1,832.93 and 738.73 is: 1,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.14 : 1,832.93 = 738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.14/1,832.93 = 738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.14x = 1,832.93 × 738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.14x = 1,354,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,040.38/1,328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.50

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