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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.51, 1,833.45 and 739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.51, 1,833.45 and 739.16 is: 1,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.51 : 1,833.45 = 739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.51/1,833.45 = 739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.51x = 1,833.45 × 739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.51x = 1,355,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,203.73/1,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.10

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