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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.14, 1,827.40 and 734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.14, 1,827.40 and 734.74 is: 1,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.14 : 1,827.40 = 734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.14/1,827.40 = 734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.14x = 1,827.40 × 734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.14x = 1,342,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,663.88/1,324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.99

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