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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.41, 1,826.28 and 733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.41, 1,826.28 and 733.94 is: 1,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.41 : 1,826.28 = 733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.41/1,826.28 = 733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.41x = 1,826.28 × 733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.41x = 1,340,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,379.94/1,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.82

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