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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.73, 1,833.66 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.73, 1,833.66 and 739.28 is: 1,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.73 : 1,833.66 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.73/1,833.66 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.73x = 1,833.66 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.73x = 1,355,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,579.00/1,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.21

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