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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.98, 1,835.36 and 740.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.98, 1,835.36 and 740.55 is: 1,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.98 : 1,835.36 = 740.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.98/1,835.36 = 740.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.98x = 1,835.36 × 740.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.98x = 1,359,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,175.85/1,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.95

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