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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.10, 1,828.56 and 735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.10, 1,828.56 and 735.60 is: 1,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.10 : 1,828.56 = 735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.10/1,828.56 = 735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.10x = 1,828.56 × 735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.10x = 1,345,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,088.74/1,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.08

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