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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.94, 1,824.25 and 732.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.94, 1,824.25 and 732.47 is: 1,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.94 : 1,824.25 = 732.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.94/1,824.25 = 732.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.94x = 1,824.25 × 732.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.94x = 1,336,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,208.40/1,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.79

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