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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.02, 1,824.32 and 732.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.02, 1,824.32 and 732.65 is: 1,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.02 : 1,824.32 = 732.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.02/1,824.32 = 732.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.02x = 1,824.32 × 732.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.02x = 1,336,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,580.76/1,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.01

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