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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.92, 1,986.24 and 746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.92, 1,986.24 and 746.96 is: 1,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.92 : 1,986.24 = 746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.92/1,986.24 = 746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.92x = 1,986.24 × 746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.92x = 1,483,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,641.83/1,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.64

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