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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.36, 1,824.89 and 732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.36, 1,824.89 and 732.92 is: 1,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.36 : 1,824.89 = 732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.36/1,824.89 = 732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.36x = 1,824.89 × 732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.36x = 1,337,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,498.38/1,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.45

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