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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.92, 1,829.72 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.92, 1,829.72 and 736.44 is: 1,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.92 : 1,829.72 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.92/1,829.72 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.92x = 1,829.72 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.92x = 1,347,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,479.00/1,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.26

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