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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.21, 1,834.41 and 739.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.21, 1,834.41 and 739.79 is: 1,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.21 : 1,834.41 = 739.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.21/1,834.41 = 739.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.21x = 1,834.41 × 739.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.21x = 1,357,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,078.17/1,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.97

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