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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.70, 1,833.57 and 739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.70, 1,833.57 and 739.20 is: 1,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.70 : 1,833.57 = 739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.70/1,833.57 = 739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.70x = 1,833.57 × 739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.70x = 1,355,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,374.94/1,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.08

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