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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.45, 1,827.87 and 735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.45, 1,827.87 and 735.18 is: 1,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.45 : 1,827.87 = 735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.45/1,827.87 = 735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.45x = 1,827.87 × 735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.45x = 1,343,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,803.86/1,324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.61

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