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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.97, 1,833.99 and 739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.97, 1,833.99 and 739.56 is: 1,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.97 : 1,833.99 = 739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.97/1,833.99 = 739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.97x = 1,833.99 × 739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.97x = 1,356,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,345.64/1,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.60

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