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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.18, 1,828.73 and 735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.18, 1,828.73 and 735.70 is: 1,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.18 : 1,828.73 = 735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.18/1,828.73 = 735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.18x = 1,828.73 × 735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.18x = 1,345,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,392.98/1,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.26

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