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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.18, 1,834.16 and 739.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.18, 1,834.16 and 739.73 is: 1,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.18 : 1,834.16 = 739.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.18/1,834.16 = 739.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.18x = 1,834.16 × 739.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.18x = 1,356,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,770.31/1,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.76

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