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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.98, 1,982.80 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.98, 1,982.80 and 737.52 is: 1,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.98 : 1,982.80 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.98/1,982.80 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.98x = 1,982.80 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.98x = 1,462,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,354.66/1,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.51

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