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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.09, 1,828.57 and 735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.09, 1,828.57 and 735.66 is: 1,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.09 : 1,828.57 = 735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.09/1,828.57 = 735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.09x = 1,828.57 × 735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.09x = 1,345,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,202.13/1,325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.18

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