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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.81, 1,829.45 and 736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.81, 1,829.45 and 736.26 is: 1,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.81 : 1,829.45 = 736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.81/1,829.45 = 736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.81x = 1,829.45 × 736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.81x = 1,346,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,947.18/1,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.95

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