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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.29, 1,833.11 and 738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.29, 1,833.11 and 738.82 is: 1,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.29 : 1,833.11 = 738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.29/1,833.11 = 738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.29x = 1,833.11 × 738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.29x = 1,354,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,338.33/1,328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.61

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