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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.43, 1,833.32 and 738.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.43, 1,833.32 and 738.97 is: 1,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.43 : 1,833.32 = 738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.43/1,833.32 = 738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.43x = 1,833.32 × 738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.43x = 1,354,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,763.42/1,328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.82

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