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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.85, 1,825.53 and 733.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.85, 1,825.53 and 733.37 is: 1,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.85 : 1,825.53 = 733.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.85/1,825.53 = 733.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.85x = 1,825.53 × 733.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.85x = 1,338,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,788.94/1,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.05

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