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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.54, 1,833.38 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.54, 1,833.38 and 739.08 is: 1,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.54 : 1,833.38 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.54/1,833.38 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.54x = 1,833.38 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.54x = 1,355,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,014.49/1,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.93

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