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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.55, 1,823.72 and 732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.55, 1,823.72 and 732.07 is: 1,010.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.55 : 1,823.72 = 732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.55/1,823.72 = 732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.55x = 1,823.72 × 732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.55x = 1,335,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,089.32/1,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.25

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