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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.53, 1,826.43 and 734.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.53, 1,826.43 and 734.09 is: 1,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.53 : 1,826.43 = 734.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.53/1,826.43 = 734.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.53x = 1,826.43 × 734.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.53x = 1,340,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,764.00/1,323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.02

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