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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.58, 1,826.54 and 734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.58, 1,826.54 and 734.18 is: 1,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.58 : 1,826.54 = 734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.58/1,826.54 = 734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.58x = 1,826.54 × 734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.58x = 1,341,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,009.14/1,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.17

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