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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.17, 1,827.47 and 734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.17, 1,827.47 and 734.82 is: 1,014.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.17 : 1,827.47 = 734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.17/1,827.47 = 734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.17x = 1,827.47 × 734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.17x = 1,342,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,861.51/1,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.12

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