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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.49, 1,824.97 and 732.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.49, 1,824.97 and 732.93 is: 1,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.49 : 1,824.97 = 732.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.49/1,824.97 = 732.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.49x = 1,824.97 × 732.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.49x = 1,337,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,571.60/1,322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.40

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