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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.99, 1,829.83 and 736.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.99, 1,829.83 and 736.51 is: 1,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.99 : 1,829.83 = 736.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.99/1,829.83 = 736.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.99x = 1,829.83 × 736.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.99x = 1,347,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,688.09/1,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.36

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