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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.76, 1,825.20 and 733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.76, 1,825.20 and 733.20 is: 1,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.76 : 1,825.20 = 733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.76/1,825.20 = 733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.76x = 1,825.20 × 733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.76x = 1,338,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,236.64/1,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.70

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