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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.28, 1,830.34 and 736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.28, 1,830.34 and 736.82 is: 1,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.28 : 1,830.34 = 736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.28/1,830.34 = 736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.28x = 1,830.34 × 736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.28x = 1,348,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,631.12/1,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.85

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