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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.93, 1,831.17 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.93, 1,831.17 and 737.52 is: 1,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.93 : 1,831.17 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.93/1,831.17 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.93x = 1,831.17 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.93x = 1,350,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,524.50/1,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.78

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