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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.82, 1,833.68 and 739.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.82, 1,833.68 and 739.38 is: 1,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.82 : 1,833.68 = 739.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.82/1,833.68 = 739.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.82x = 1,833.68 × 739.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.82x = 1,355,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,786.32/1,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.29

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