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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.79, 1,833.80 and 739.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.79, 1,833.80 and 739.31 is: 1,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.79 : 1,833.80 = 739.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.79/1,833.80 = 739.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.79x = 1,833.80 × 739.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.79x = 1,355,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,746.68/1,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.29

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