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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.57, 1,829.35 and 736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.57, 1,829.35 and 736.16 is: 1,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.57 : 1,829.35 = 736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.57/1,829.35 = 736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.57x = 1,829.35 × 736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.57x = 1,346,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,686.07/1,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.93

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