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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.86, 1,826.92 and 734.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.86, 1,826.92 and 734.39 is: 1,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.86 : 1,826.92 = 734.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.86/1,826.92 = 734.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.86x = 1,826.92 × 734.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.86x = 1,341,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,674.51/1,323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.46

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