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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.94, 1,835.36 and 740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.94, 1,835.36 and 740.46 is: 1,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.94 : 1,835.36 = 740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.94/1,835.36 = 740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.94x = 1,835.36 × 740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.94x = 1,359,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,010.67/1,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.86

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