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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.79, 1,829.62 and 728.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.79, 1,829.62 and 728.34 is: 1,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.79 : 1,829.62 = 728.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.79/1,829.62 = 728.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.79x = 1,829.62 × 728.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.79x = 1,332,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,572.64/1,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.12

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