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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.84, 1,828.34 and 735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.84, 1,828.34 and 735.47 is: 1,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.84 : 1,828.34 = 735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.84/1,828.34 = 735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.84x = 1,828.34 × 735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.84x = 1,344,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,689.22/1,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.98

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