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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.54, 1,834.86 and 740.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.54, 1,834.86 and 740.17 is: 1,021.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.54 : 1,834.86 = 740.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.54/1,834.86 = 740.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.54x = 1,834.86 × 740.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.54x = 1,358,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,108.33/1,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.49

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