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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.19, 1,830.75 and 732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.19, 1,830.75 and 732.96 is: 1,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.19 : 1,830.75 = 732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.19/1,830.75 = 732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.19x = 1,830.75 × 732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.19x = 1,341,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,866.52/1,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.72

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