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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.97, 1,829.75 and 736.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.97, 1,829.75 and 736.47 is: 1,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.97 : 1,829.75 = 736.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.97/1,829.75 = 736.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.97x = 1,829.75 × 736.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.97x = 1,347,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,552.30/1,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.28

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