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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.43, 1,829.08 and 735.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.43, 1,829.08 and 735.97 is: 1,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.43 : 1,829.08 = 735.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.43/1,829.08 = 735.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.43x = 1,829.08 × 735.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.43x = 1,346,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,148.01/1,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.63

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