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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.73, 1,983.93 and 738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.73, 1,983.93 and 738.27 is: 1,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.73 : 1,983.93 = 738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.73/1,983.93 = 738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.73x = 1,983.93 × 738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.73x = 1,464,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,676.00/1,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.64

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