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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.68, 1,828.11 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.68, 1,828.11 and 735.24 is: 1,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.68 : 1,828.11 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.68/1,828.11 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.68x = 1,828.11 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.68x = 1,344,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,099.60/1,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.66

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