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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.28, 1,838.58 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.28, 1,838.58 and 734.81 is: 1,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.28 : 1,838.58 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.28/1,838.58 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.28x = 1,838.58 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.28x = 1,350,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,997.78/1,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.05

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