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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.48, 1,828 and 735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.48, 1,828 and 735.21 is: 1,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.48 : 1,828 = 735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.48/1,828 = 735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.48x = 1,828 × 735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.48x = 1,343,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,954.74/1,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.70

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