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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.62, 1,830.66 and 737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.62, 1,830.66 and 737.08 is: 1,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.62 : 1,830.66 = 737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.62/1,830.66 = 737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.62x = 1,830.66 × 737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.62x = 1,349,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,342.87/1,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.13

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