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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.14, 1,823.26 and 731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.14, 1,823.26 and 731.74 is: 1,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.14 : 1,823.26 = 731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.14/1,823.26 = 731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.14x = 1,823.26 × 731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.14x = 1,334,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,152.27/1,321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.85

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