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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.36, 1,828.84 and 735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.36, 1,828.84 and 735.92 is: 1,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.36 : 1,828.84 = 735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.36/1,828.84 = 735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.36x = 1,828.84 × 735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.36x = 1,345,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,879.93/1,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.48

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