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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.91, 1,833.89 and 739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.91, 1,833.89 and 739.56 is: 1,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.91 : 1,833.89 = 739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.91/1,833.89 = 739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.91x = 1,833.89 × 739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.91x = 1,356,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,263.55/1,328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.59

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