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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.94, 1,829.82 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.94, 1,829.82 and 736.50 is: 1,016.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.94 : 1,829.82 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.94/1,829.82 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.94x = 1,829.82 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.94x = 1,347,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,672.05/1,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.39

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