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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.48, 1,829.21 and 736.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.48, 1,829.21 and 736.01 is: 1,015.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.48 : 1,829.21 = 736.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.48/1,829.21 = 736.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.48x = 1,829.21 × 736.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.48x = 1,346,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,316.85/1,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.72

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