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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220, 1,827.20 and 732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220, 1,827.20 and 732.48 is: 1,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220 : 1,827.20 = 732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220/1,827.20 = 732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220x = 1,827.20 × 732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220x = 1,338,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,387.46/1,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.04

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