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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.66, 1,829.41 and 736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.66, 1,829.41 and 736.24 is: 1,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.66 : 1,829.41 = 736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.66/1,829.41 = 736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.66x = 1,829.41 × 736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.66x = 1,346,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,876.59/1,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.01

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