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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.59, 1,829.31 and 736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.59, 1,829.31 and 736.13 is: 1,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.59 : 1,829.31 = 736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.59/1,829.31 = 736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.59x = 1,829.31 × 736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.59x = 1,346,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,600.99/1,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.85

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