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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.45, 1,829.14 and 727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.45, 1,829.14 and 727.99 is: 1,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.45 : 1,829.14 = 727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.45/1,829.14 = 727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.45x = 1,829.14 × 727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.45x = 1,331,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,591.99/1,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.64

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