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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.72, 1,828.03 and 735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.72, 1,828.03 and 735.25 is: 1,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.72 : 1,828.03 = 735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.72/1,828.03 = 735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.72x = 1,828.03 × 735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.72x = 1,344,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,049.92/1,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.59

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