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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.74, 1,835.01 and 740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.74, 1,835.01 and 740.26 is: 1,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.74 : 1,835.01 = 740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.74/1,835.01 = 740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.74x = 1,835.01 × 740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.74x = 1,358,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,384.50/1,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.55

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