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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.20, 1,828.62 and 735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.20, 1,828.62 and 735.64 is: 1,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.20 : 1,828.62 = 735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.20/1,828.62 = 735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.20x = 1,828.62 × 735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.20x = 1,345,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,206.02/1,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.10

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