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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.70, 1,828.02 and 735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.70, 1,828.02 and 735.16 is: 1,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.70 : 1,828.02 = 735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.70/1,828.02 = 735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.70x = 1,828.02 × 735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.70x = 1,343,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,887.18/1,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.48

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