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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.02, 1,834.02 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.02, 1,834.02 and 739.52 is: 1,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.02 : 1,834.02 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.02/1,834.02 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.02x = 1,834.02 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.02x = 1,356,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,294.47/1,329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.52

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