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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.83, 1,829.59 and 736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.83, 1,829.59 and 736.33 is: 1,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.83 : 1,829.59 = 736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.83/1,829.59 = 736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.83x = 1,829.59 × 736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.83x = 1,347,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,182.00/1,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.10

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