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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.20, 1,982.28 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.20, 1,982.28 and 744.32 is: 1,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.20 : 1,982.28 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.20/1,982.28 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.20x = 1,982.28 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.20x = 1,475,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,450.65/1,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.06

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