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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.93, 1,827 and 734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.93, 1,827 and 734.45 is: 1,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.93 : 1,827 = 734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.93/1,827 = 734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.93x = 1,827 × 734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.93x = 1,341,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,844.72/1,323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.53

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