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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.73, 1,826.71 and 734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.73, 1,826.71 and 734.28 is: 1,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.73 : 1,826.71 = 734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.73/1,826.71 = 734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.73x = 1,826.71 × 734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.73x = 1,341,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,316.62/1,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.29

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