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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.32, 1,834.40 and 739.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.32, 1,834.40 and 739.85 is: 1,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.32 : 1,834.40 = 739.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.32/1,834.40 = 739.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.32x = 1,834.40 × 739.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.32x = 1,357,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,180.84/1,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.96

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