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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.34, 1,827.73 and 732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.34, 1,827.73 and 732.45 is: 1,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.34 : 1,827.73 = 732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.34/1,827.73 = 732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.34x = 1,827.73 × 732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.34x = 1,338,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,720.84/1,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.01

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