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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.92, 1,826.96 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.92, 1,826.96 and 734.44 is: 1,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.92 : 1,826.96 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.92/1,826.96 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.92x = 1,826.96 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.92x = 1,341,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,792.50/1,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.50

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