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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.89, 1,829.72 and 736.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.89, 1,829.72 and 736.43 is: 1,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.89 : 1,829.72 = 736.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.89/1,829.72 = 736.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.89x = 1,829.72 × 736.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.89x = 1,347,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,451.55/1,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.26

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