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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.77, 1,828.20 and 735.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.77, 1,828.20 and 735.29 is: 1,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.77 : 1,828.20 = 735.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.77/1,828.20 = 735.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.77x = 1,828.20 × 735.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.77x = 1,344,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,257.18/1,324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.71

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