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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.76, 1,829.50 and 736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.76, 1,829.50 and 736.28 is: 1,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.76 : 1,829.50 = 736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.76/1,829.50 = 736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.76x = 1,829.50 × 736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.76x = 1,347,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,024.26/1,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.04

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