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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.54, 1,834.74 and 740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.54, 1,834.74 and 740.09 is: 1,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.54 : 1,834.74 = 740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.54/1,834.74 = 740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.54x = 1,834.74 × 740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.54x = 1,357,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,863.55/1,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.30

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