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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.31, 1,828.86 and 735.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.31, 1,828.86 and 735.83 is: 1,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.31 : 1,828.86 = 735.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.31/1,828.86 = 735.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.31x = 1,828.86 × 735.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.31x = 1,345,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,720.91/1,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.40

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