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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.62, 1,823.69 and 732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.62, 1,823.69 and 732.01 is: 1,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.62 : 1,823.69 = 732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.62/1,823.69 = 732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.62x = 1,823.69 × 732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.62x = 1,334,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,946.54/1,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.08

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