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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.91, 1,826.97 and 734.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.91, 1,826.97 and 734.41 is: 1,013.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.91 : 1,826.97 = 734.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.91/1,826.97 = 734.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.91x = 1,826.97 × 734.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.91x = 1,341,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,745.04/1,323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.47

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