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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.96, 1,829.88 and 736.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.96, 1,829.88 and 736.55 is: 1,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.96 : 1,829.88 = 736.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.96/1,829.88 = 736.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.96x = 1,829.88 × 736.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.96x = 1,347,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,785.28/1,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.46

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