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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.15, 1,838.35 and 734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.15, 1,838.35 and 734.64 is: 1,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.15 : 1,838.35 = 734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.15/1,838.35 = 734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.15x = 1,838.35 × 734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.15x = 1,350,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,515.34/1,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.79

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