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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.63, 1,830.72 and 737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.63, 1,830.72 and 737.13 is: 1,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.63 : 1,830.72 = 737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.63/1,830.72 = 737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.63x = 1,830.72 × 737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.63x = 1,349,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,478.63/1,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.22

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