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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.50, 1,829.26 and 736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.50, 1,829.26 and 736.06 is: 1,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.50 : 1,829.26 = 736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.50/1,829.26 = 736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.50x = 1,829.26 × 736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.50x = 1,346,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,445.12/1,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.80

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