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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.90, 1,826.94 and 734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.90, 1,826.94 and 734.40 is: 1,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.90 : 1,826.94 = 734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.90/1,826.94 = 734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.90x = 1,826.94 × 734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.90x = 1,341,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,704.74/1,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.45

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