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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.31, 1,826 and 733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.31, 1,826 and 733.84 is: 1,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.31 : 1,826 = 733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.31/1,826 = 733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.31x = 1,826 × 733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.31x = 1,339,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,991.84/1,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.61

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