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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.63, 1,983.92 and 738.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.63, 1,983.92 and 738.50 is: 1,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.63 : 1,983.92 = 738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.63/1,983.92 = 738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.63x = 1,983.92 × 738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.63x = 1,465,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,111.31/1,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.89

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