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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.12, 1,834.13 and 739.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.12, 1,834.13 and 739.65 is: 1,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.12 : 1,834.13 = 739.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.12/1,834.13 = 739.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.12x = 1,834.13 × 739.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.12x = 1,356,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,610.56/1,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.68

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