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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.98, 1,828.62 and 735.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.98, 1,828.62 and 735.57 is: 1,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.98 : 1,828.62 = 735.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.98/1,828.62 = 735.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.98x = 1,828.62 × 735.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.98x = 1,345,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,078.01/1,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.17

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