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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.26, 1,834.43 and 739.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.26, 1,834.43 and 739.83 is: 1,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.26 : 1,834.43 = 739.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.26/1,834.43 = 739.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.26x = 1,834.43 × 739.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.26x = 1,357,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,162.65/1,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.99

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