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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.12, 1,824.72 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.12, 1,824.72 and 732.80 is: 1,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.12 : 1,824.72 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.12/1,824.72 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.12x = 1,824.72 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.12x = 1,337,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,154.82/1,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.37

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