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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.51, 1,830.63 and 729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.51, 1,830.63 and 729 is: 1,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.51 : 1,830.63 = 729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.51/1,830.63 = 729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.51x = 1,830.63 × 729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.51x = 1,334,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,532.00/1,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.05

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