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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.50, 1,828.56 and 932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.50, 1,828.56 and 932.74 is: 1,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.50 : 1,828.56 = 932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.50/1,828.56 = 932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.50x = 1,828.56 × 932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.50x = 1,705,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,571.05/1,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.74

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