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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.03, 1,827.12 and 734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.03, 1,827.12 and 734.59 is: 1,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.03 : 1,827.12 = 734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.03/1,827.12 = 734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.03x = 1,827.12 × 734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.03x = 1,342,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,184.08/1,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.71

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