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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.73, 1,825.34 and 733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.73, 1,825.34 and 733.28 is: 1,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.73 : 1,825.34 = 733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.73/1,825.34 = 733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.73x = 1,825.34 × 733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.73x = 1,338,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,472.52/1,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.90

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