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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.68, 1,823.90 and 724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.68, 1,823.90 and 724.17 is: 999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.68 : 1,823.90 = 724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.68/1,823.90 = 724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.68x = 1,823.90 × 724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.68x = 1,320,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,808.66/1,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.34

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