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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.56, 1,828.02 and 735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.56, 1,828.02 and 735.09 is: 1,014.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.56 : 1,828.02 = 735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.56/1,828.02 = 735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.56x = 1,828.02 × 735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.56x = 1,343,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,759.22/1,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.49

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