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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.62, 1,834.66 and 740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.62, 1,834.66 and 740.14 is: 1,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.62 : 1,834.66 = 740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.62/1,834.66 = 740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.62x = 1,834.66 × 740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.62x = 1,357,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,905.25/1,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.27

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