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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.74, 1,826.72 and 734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.74, 1,826.72 and 734.33 is: 1,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.74 : 1,826.72 = 734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.74/1,826.72 = 734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.74x = 1,826.72 × 734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.74x = 1,341,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,418.95/1,323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.35

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