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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.44, 1,826.31 and 734.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.44, 1,826.31 and 734.00 is: 1,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.44 : 1,826.31 = 734.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.44/1,826.31 = 734.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.44x = 1,826.31 × 734.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.44x = 1,340,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,505.16/1,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.90

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