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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.38, 1,830.40 and 736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.38, 1,830.40 and 736.90 is: 1,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.38 : 1,830.40 = 736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.38/1,830.40 = 736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.38x = 1,830.40 × 736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.38x = 1,348,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,815.34/1,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.92

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