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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.98, 1,981.31 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.98, 1,981.31 and 736.52 is: 1,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.98 : 1,981.31 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.98/1,981.31 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.98x = 1,981.31 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.98x = 1,459,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,270.76/1,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.02

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