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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.76, 1,824 and 732.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.76, 1,824 and 732.26 is: 1,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.76 : 1,824 = 732.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.76/1,824 = 732.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.76x = 1,824 × 732.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.76x = 1,335,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,642.24/1,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.50

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