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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.64, 1,833.63 and 739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.64, 1,833.63 and 739.23 is: 1,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.64 : 1,833.63 = 739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.64/1,833.63 = 739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.64x = 1,833.63 × 739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.64x = 1,355,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,474.30/1,328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.20

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