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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.46, 1,833.24 and 738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.46, 1,833.24 and 738.98 is: 1,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.46 : 1,833.24 = 738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.46/1,833.24 = 738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.46x = 1,833.24 × 738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.46x = 1,354,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,727.70/1,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.77

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