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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.37, 1,824.88 and 724.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.37, 1,824.88 and 724.85 is: 1,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.37 : 1,824.88 = 724.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.37/1,824.88 = 724.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.37x = 1,824.88 × 724.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.37x = 1,322,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,766.42/1,322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.30

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