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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.17, 1,824.57 and 732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.17, 1,824.57 and 732.74 is: 1,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.17 : 1,824.57 = 732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.17/1,824.57 = 732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.17x = 1,824.57 × 732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.17x = 1,336,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,926.30/1,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.16

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