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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.64, 1,826.56 and 734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.64, 1,826.56 and 734.20 is: 1,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.64 : 1,826.56 = 734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.64/1,826.56 = 734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.64x = 1,826.56 × 734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.64x = 1,341,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,060.35/1,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.16

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