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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.38, 1,830.38 and 736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.38, 1,830.38 and 736.96 is: 1,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.38 : 1,830.38 = 736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.38/1,830.38 = 736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.38x = 1,830.38 × 736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.38x = 1,348,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,916.84/1,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.99

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