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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.33, 1,824.73 and 732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.33, 1,824.73 and 732.85 is: 1,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.33 : 1,824.73 = 732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.33/1,824.73 = 732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.33x = 1,824.73 × 732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.33x = 1,337,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,246.99/1,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.28

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