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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.67, 1,828.05 and 735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.67, 1,828.05 and 735.20 is: 1,014.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.67 : 1,828.05 = 735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.67/1,828.05 = 735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.67x = 1,828.05 × 735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.67x = 1,343,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,982.36/1,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.58

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