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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.05, 1,827.18 and 734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.05, 1,827.18 and 734.60 is: 1,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.05 : 1,827.18 = 734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.05/1,827.18 = 734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.05x = 1,827.18 × 734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.05x = 1,342,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,237.29/1,324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.74

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