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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.25, 1,832.92 and 738.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.25, 1,832.92 and 738.78 is: 1,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.25 : 1,832.92 = 738.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.25/1,832.92 = 738.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.25x = 1,832.92 × 738.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.25x = 1,354,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,124.64/1,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.48

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