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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.69, 1,829.43 and 736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.69, 1,829.43 and 736.23 is: 1,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.69 : 1,829.43 = 736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.69/1,829.43 = 736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.69x = 1,829.43 × 736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.69x = 1,346,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,888.11/1,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.99

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