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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.69, 1,833.62 and 731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.69, 1,833.62 and 731.24 is: 1,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.69 : 1,833.62 = 731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.69/1,833.62 = 731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.69x = 1,833.62 × 731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.69x = 1,340,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,816.29/1,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.13

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