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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.62, 1,833.28 and 739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.62, 1,833.28 and 739.14 is: 1,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.62 : 1,833.28 = 739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.62/1,833.28 = 739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.62x = 1,833.28 × 739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.62x = 1,355,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,050.58/1,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.89

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