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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.33, 1,828.87 and 735.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.33, 1,828.87 and 735.85 is: 1,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.33 : 1,828.87 = 735.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.33/1,828.87 = 735.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.33x = 1,828.87 × 735.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.33x = 1,345,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,773.99/1,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.43

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