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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.73, 1,829.49 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.73, 1,829.49 and 728.25 is: 1,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.73 : 1,829.49 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.73/1,829.49 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.73x = 1,829.49 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.73x = 1,332,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,315.76/1,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.97

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