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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.71, 1,826.69 and 734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.71, 1,826.69 and 734.24 is: 1,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.71 : 1,826.69 = 734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.71/1,826.69 = 734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.71x = 1,826.69 × 734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.71x = 1,341,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,216.06/1,323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.23

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