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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.91, 1,829.73 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.91, 1,829.73 and 736.44 is: 1,016.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.91 : 1,829.73 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.91/1,829.73 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.91x = 1,829.73 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.91x = 1,347,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,486.36/1,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.27

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