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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.27, 1,824.75 and 732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.27, 1,824.75 and 732.79 is: 1,011.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.27 : 1,824.75 = 732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.27/1,824.75 = 732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.27x = 1,824.75 × 732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.27x = 1,337,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,153.99/1,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.26

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