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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.46, 1,824.85 and 732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.46, 1,824.85 and 732.88 is: 1,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.46 : 1,824.85 = 732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.46/1,824.85 = 732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.46x = 1,824.85 × 732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.46x = 1,337,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,396.07/1,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.29

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