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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.32, 1,828.88 and 735.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.32, 1,828.88 and 735.85 is: 1,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.32 : 1,828.88 = 735.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.32/1,828.88 = 735.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.32x = 1,828.88 × 735.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.32x = 1,345,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,781.35/1,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.44

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