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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.36, 1,834.38 and 739.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.36, 1,834.38 and 739.83 is: 1,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.36 : 1,834.38 = 739.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.36/1,834.38 = 739.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.36x = 1,834.38 × 739.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.36x = 1,357,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,129.36/1,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.89

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