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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.26, 1,834.04 and 739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.26, 1,834.04 and 739.66 is: 1,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.26 : 1,834.04 = 739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.26/1,834.04 = 739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.26x = 1,834.04 × 739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.26x = 1,356,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,566.03/1,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.54

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