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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.86, 1,828.32 and 735.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.86, 1,828.32 and 735.45 is: 1,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.86 : 1,828.32 = 735.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.86/1,828.32 = 735.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.86x = 1,828.32 × 735.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.86x = 1,344,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,637.94/1,324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.93

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