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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.38, 1,827.70 and 726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.38, 1,827.70 and 726.84 is: 1,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.38 : 1,827.70 = 726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.38/1,827.70 = 726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.38x = 1,827.70 × 726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.38x = 1,328,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,441.83/1,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.07

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