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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.10, 1,834.20 and 731.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.10, 1,834.20 and 731.56 is: 1,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.10 : 1,834.20 = 731.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.10/1,834.20 = 731.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.10x = 1,834.20 × 731.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.10x = 1,341,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,827.35/1,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.58

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