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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.36, 1,983.42 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.36, 1,983.42 and 744.48 is: 1,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.36 : 1,983.42 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.36/1,983.42 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.36x = 1,983.42 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.36x = 1,476,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,616.52/1,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.81

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