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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.20, 1,985.28 and 746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.20, 1,985.28 and 746.32 is: 1,118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.20 : 1,985.28 = 746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.20/1,985.28 = 746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.20x = 1,985.28 × 746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.20x = 1,481,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,654.17/1,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.06

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