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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.12, 1,827.24 and 734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.12, 1,827.24 and 734.68 is: 1,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.12 : 1,827.24 = 734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.12/1,827.24 = 734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.12x = 1,827.24 × 734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.12x = 1,342,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,436.68/1,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.83

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