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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.65, 1,826.67 and 726.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.65, 1,826.67 and 726.17 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.65 : 1,826.67 = 726.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.65/1,826.67 = 726.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.65x = 1,826.67 × 726.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.65x = 1,326,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,472.95/1,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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