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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326, 1,829.92 and 736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326, 1,829.92 and 736.48 is: 1,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326 : 1,829.92 = 736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326/1,829.92 = 736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326x = 1,829.92 × 736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326x = 1,347,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,699.48/1,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.36

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