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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.96, 1,831.12 and 737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.96, 1,831.12 and 737.44 is: 1,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.96 : 1,831.12 = 737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.96/1,831.12 = 737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.96x = 1,831.12 × 737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.96x = 1,350,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,341.13/1,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.62

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