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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.46, 1,834.62 and 739.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.46, 1,834.62 and 739.98 is: 1,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.46 : 1,834.62 = 739.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.46/1,834.62 = 739.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.46x = 1,834.62 × 739.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.46x = 1,357,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,582.11/1,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.15

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