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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.54, 1,830.72 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.54, 1,830.72 and 737.16 is: 1,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.54 : 1,830.72 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.54/1,830.72 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.54x = 1,830.72 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.54x = 1,349,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,533.56/1,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.33

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