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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.61, 1,829.27 and 736.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.61, 1,829.27 and 736.11 is: 1,015.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.61 : 1,829.27 = 736.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.61/1,829.27 = 736.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.61x = 1,829.27 × 736.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.61x = 1,346,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,540.26/1,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.79

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