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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.44, 1,834.36 and 739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.44, 1,834.36 and 739.88 is: 1,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.44 : 1,834.36 = 739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.44/1,834.36 = 739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.44x = 1,834.36 × 739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.44x = 1,357,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,206.28/1,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.89

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