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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.82, 1,833.86 and 739.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.82, 1,833.86 and 739.37 is: 1,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.82 : 1,833.86 = 739.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.82/1,833.86 = 739.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.82x = 1,833.86 × 739.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.82x = 1,355,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,893.75/1,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.37

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