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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.47, 1,830.53 and 737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.47, 1,830.53 and 737.06 is: 1,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.47 : 1,830.53 = 737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.47/1,830.53 = 737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.47x = 1,830.53 × 737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.47x = 1,349,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,203.13/1,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.14

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