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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.40, 1,829.16 and 736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.40, 1,829.16 and 736.14 is: 1,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.40 : 1,829.16 = 736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.40/1,829.16 = 736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.40x = 1,829.16 × 736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.40x = 1,346,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,517.84/1,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.93

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