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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.44, 1,827.72 and 726.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.44, 1,827.72 and 726.93 is: 1,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.44 : 1,827.72 = 726.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.44/1,827.72 = 726.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.44x = 1,827.72 × 726.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.44x = 1,328,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,624.50/1,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.16

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