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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.50, 1,829.12 and 736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.50, 1,829.12 and 736.02 is: 1,015.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.50 : 1,829.12 = 736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.50/1,829.12 = 736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.50x = 1,829.12 × 736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.50x = 1,346,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,268.90/1,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.67

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