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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.97, 1,835.25 and 740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.97, 1,835.25 and 740.47 is: 1,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.97 : 1,835.25 = 740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.97/1,835.25 = 740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.97x = 1,835.25 × 740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.97x = 1,358,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,947.57/1,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.79

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