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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.12, 1,828.51 and 735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.12, 1,828.51 and 735.51 is: 1,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.12 : 1,828.51 = 735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.12/1,828.51 = 735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.12x = 1,828.51 × 735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.12x = 1,344,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,887.39/1,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.92

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