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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.11, 1,823.13 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.11, 1,823.13 and 731.64 is: 1,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.11 : 1,823.13 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.11/1,823.13 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.11x = 1,823.13 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.11x = 1,333,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,878.93/1,321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.67

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