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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.44, 1,829.12 and 727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.44, 1,829.12 and 727.89 is: 1,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.44 : 1,829.12 = 727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.44/1,829.12 = 727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.44x = 1,829.12 × 727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.44x = 1,331,398.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,398.16/1,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.50

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