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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.83, 1,826.81 and 734.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.83, 1,826.81 and 734.35 is: 1,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.83 : 1,826.81 = 734.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.83/1,826.81 = 734.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.83x = 1,826.81 × 734.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.83x = 1,341,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,508.79/1,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.36

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