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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.24, 1,824.56 and 732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.24, 1,824.56 and 732.76 is: 1,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.24 : 1,824.56 = 732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.24/1,824.56 = 732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.24x = 1,824.56 × 732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.24x = 1,336,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,958.19/1,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.14

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