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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.40, 1,826.22 and 733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.40, 1,826.22 and 733.96 is: 1,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.40 : 1,826.22 = 733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.40/1,826.22 = 733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.40x = 1,826.22 × 733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.40x = 1,340,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,372.43/1,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.82

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