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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.55, 1,834.85 and 740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.55, 1,834.85 and 740.14 is: 1,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.55 : 1,834.85 = 740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.55/1,834.85 = 740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.55x = 1,834.85 × 740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.55x = 1,358,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,043.14/1,329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.43

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