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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.46, 1,826.34 and 733.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.46, 1,826.34 and 733.98 is: 1,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.46 : 1,826.34 = 733.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.46/1,826.34 = 733.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.46x = 1,826.34 × 733.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.46x = 1,340,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,492.47/1,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.87

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