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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.37, 1,833.15 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.37, 1,833.15 and 738.90 is: 1,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.37 : 1,833.15 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.37/1,833.15 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.37x = 1,833.15 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.37x = 1,354,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,514.54/1,328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.68

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