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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.24, 1,828.69 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.24, 1,828.69 and 735.63 is: 1,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.24 : 1,828.69 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.24/1,828.69 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.24x = 1,828.69 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.24x = 1,345,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,239.22/1,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.09

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