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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.35, 1,823.46 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.35, 1,823.46 and 731.88 is: 1,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.35 : 1,823.46 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.35/1,823.46 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.35x = 1,823.46 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.35x = 1,334,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,553.90/1,321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.99

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