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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.89, 1,835.21 and 740.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.89, 1,835.21 and 740.43 is: 1,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.89 : 1,835.21 = 740.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.89/1,835.21 = 740.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.89x = 1,835.21 × 740.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.89x = 1,358,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,846.39/1,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.78

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