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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.76, 1,828.17 and 735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.76, 1,828.17 and 735.30 is: 1,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.76 : 1,828.17 = 735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.76/1,828.17 = 735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.76x = 1,828.17 × 735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.76x = 1,344,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,253.40/1,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.72

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