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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.19, 1,834.23 and 739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.19, 1,834.23 and 739.74 is: 1,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.19 : 1,834.23 = 739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.19/1,834.23 = 739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.19x = 1,834.23 × 739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.19x = 1,356,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,853.30/1,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.81

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