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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.34, 1,823.50 and 731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.34, 1,823.50 and 731.93 is: 1,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.34 : 1,823.50 = 731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.34/1,823.50 = 731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.34x = 1,823.50 × 731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.34x = 1,334,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,675.25/1,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.09

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