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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.05, 1,834.20 and 739.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.05, 1,834.20 and 739.63 is: 1,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.05 : 1,834.20 = 739.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.05/1,834.20 = 739.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.05x = 1,834.20 × 739.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.05x = 1,356,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,631.64/1,329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.75

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