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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.42, 1,834.64 and 739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.42, 1,834.64 and 739.96 is: 1,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.42 : 1,834.64 = 739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.42/1,834.64 = 739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.42x = 1,834.64 × 739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.42x = 1,357,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,560.21/1,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.17

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