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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.24, 1,828.84 and 735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.24, 1,828.84 and 735.84 is: 1,015.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.24 : 1,828.84 = 735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.24/1,828.84 = 735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.24x = 1,828.84 × 735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.24x = 1,345,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,733.63/1,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.46

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