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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,834.11 and 739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,834.11 and 739.71 is: 1,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,834.11 = 739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,834.11 = 739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,834.11 × 739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 1,356,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,709.51/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.83

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