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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.74, 1,835.10 and 740.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.74, 1,835.10 and 740.27 is: 1,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.74 : 1,835.10 = 740.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.74/1,835.10 = 740.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.74x = 1,835.10 × 740.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.74x = 1,358,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,469.48/1,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.61

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