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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.46, 1,823.54 and 731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.46, 1,823.54 and 731.96 is: 1,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.46 : 1,823.54 = 731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.46/1,823.54 = 731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.46x = 1,823.54 × 731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.46x = 1,334,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,758.34/1,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.06

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