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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.79, 1,829.58 and 736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.79, 1,829.58 and 736.33 is: 1,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.79 : 1,829.58 = 736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.79/1,829.58 = 736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.79x = 1,829.58 × 736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.79x = 1,347,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,161.81/1,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.12

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