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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.88, 1,828.20 and 735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.88, 1,828.20 and 735.44 is: 1,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.88 : 1,828.20 = 735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.88/1,828.20 = 735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.88x = 1,828.20 × 735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.88x = 1,344,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,531.41/1,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.83

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