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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.98, 1,828.52 and 727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.98, 1,828.52 and 727.49 is: 1,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.98 : 1,828.52 = 727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.98/1,828.52 = 727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.98x = 1,828.52 × 727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.98x = 1,330,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,230.01/1,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.96

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