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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.09, 1,834.19 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.09, 1,834.19 and 739.68 is: 1,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.09 : 1,834.19 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.09/1,834.19 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.09x = 1,834.19 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.09x = 1,356,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,713.66/1,329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.78

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