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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.44, 1,829.10 and 727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.44, 1,829.10 and 727.93 is: 1,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.44 : 1,829.10 = 727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.44/1,829.10 = 727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.44x = 1,829.10 × 727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.44x = 1,331,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,456.76/1,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.54

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