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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.88, 1,831.17 and 737.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.88, 1,831.17 and 737.47 is: 1,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.88 : 1,831.17 = 737.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.88/1,831.17 = 737.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.88x = 1,831.17 × 737.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.88x = 1,350,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,432.94/1,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.75

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