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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.16, 1,838.46 and 734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.16, 1,838.46 and 734.68 is: 1,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.16 : 1,838.46 = 734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.16/1,838.46 = 734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.16x = 1,838.46 × 734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.16x = 1,350,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,679.79/1,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.90

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