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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.01, 1,838.18 and 734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.01, 1,838.18 and 734.52 is: 1,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.01 : 1,838.18 = 734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.01/1,838.18 = 734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.01x = 1,838.18 × 734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.01x = 1,350,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,186.34/1,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.65

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