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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.61, 1,834.93 and 740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.61, 1,834.93 and 740.13 is: 1,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.61 : 1,834.93 = 740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.61/1,834.93 = 740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.61x = 1,834.93 × 740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.61x = 1,358,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,087.67/1,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.42

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