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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.64, 1,826.63 and 734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.64, 1,826.63 and 734.18 is: 1,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.64 : 1,826.63 = 734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.64/1,826.63 = 734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.64x = 1,826.63 × 734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.64x = 1,341,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,073.37/1,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.17

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