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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.48, 1,827.88 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.48, 1,827.88 and 735.08 is: 1,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.48 : 1,827.88 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.48/1,827.88 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.48x = 1,827.88 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.48x = 1,343,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,638.03/1,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.46

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