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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.58, 1,823.79 and 732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.58, 1,823.79 and 732.14 is: 1,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.58 : 1,823.79 = 732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.58/1,823.79 = 732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.58x = 1,823.79 × 732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.58x = 1,335,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,260.49/1,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.36

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