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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.82, 1,829.63 and 736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.82, 1,829.63 and 736.37 is: 1,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.82 : 1,829.63 = 736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.82/1,829.63 = 736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.82x = 1,829.63 × 736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.82x = 1,347,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,271.81/1,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.18

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