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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.56, 1,823.82 and 732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.56, 1,823.82 and 732.16 is: 1,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.56 : 1,823.82 = 732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.56/1,823.82 = 732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.56x = 1,823.82 × 732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.56x = 1,335,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,328.05/1,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.42

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