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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.33, 1,833.09 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.33, 1,833.09 and 738.92 is: 1,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.33 : 1,833.09 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.33/1,833.09 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.33x = 1,833.09 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.33x = 1,354,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,506.86/1,328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.71

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