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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.31, 1,824.62 and 732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.31, 1,824.62 and 732.84 is: 1,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.31 : 1,824.62 = 732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.31/1,824.62 = 732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.31x = 1,824.62 × 732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.31x = 1,337,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,154.52/1,322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.23

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