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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.70, 1,830.82 and 737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.70, 1,830.82 and 737.26 is: 1,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.70 : 1,830.82 = 737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.70/1,830.82 = 737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.70x = 1,830.82 × 737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.70x = 1,349,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,790.35/1,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.40

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