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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.29, 1,823.44 and 731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.29, 1,823.44 and 731.83 is: 1,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.29 : 1,823.44 = 731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.29/1,823.44 = 731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.29x = 1,823.44 × 731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.29x = 1,334,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,435.32/1,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.95

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