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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.96, 1,835.08 and 740.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.96, 1,835.08 and 740.39 is: 1,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.96 : 1,835.08 = 740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.96/1,835.08 = 740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.96x = 1,835.08 × 740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.96x = 1,358,666.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,666.63/1,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.58

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