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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.43, 1,824.89 and 732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.43, 1,824.89 and 732.98 is: 1,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.43 : 1,824.89 = 732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.43/1,824.89 = 732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.43x = 1,824.89 × 732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.43x = 1,337,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,595.08/1,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.47

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