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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.15, 1,834.25 and 731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.15, 1,834.25 and 731.70 is: 1,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.15 : 1,834.25 = 731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.15/1,834.25 = 731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.15x = 1,834.25 × 731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.15x = 1,342,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,117.07/1,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.76

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