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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.33, 1,834.46 and 731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.33, 1,834.46 and 731.86 is: 1,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.33 : 1,834.46 = 731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.33/1,834.46 = 731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.33x = 1,834.46 × 731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.33x = 1,342,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,555.06/1,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.95

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