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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.36, 1,823.53 and 731.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.36, 1,823.53 and 731.89 is: 1,010.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.36 : 1,823.53 = 731.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.36/1,823.53 = 731.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.36x = 1,823.53 × 731.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.36x = 1,334,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,623.37/1,321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.04

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