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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.49, 1,830.46 and 736.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.49, 1,830.46 and 736.99 is: 1,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.49 : 1,830.46 = 736.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.49/1,830.46 = 736.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.49x = 1,830.46 × 736.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.49x = 1,349,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,030.72/1,326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.99

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