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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.26, 1,827.30 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.26, 1,827.30 and 734.70 is: 1,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.26 : 1,827.30 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.26/1,827.30 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.26x = 1,827.30 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.26x = 1,342,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,517.31/1,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.79

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