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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.74, 1,829.52 and 736.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.74, 1,829.52 and 736.39 is: 1,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.74 : 1,829.52 = 736.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.74/1,829.52 = 736.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.74x = 1,829.52 × 736.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.74x = 1,347,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,240.23/1,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.22

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