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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.53, 1,828.34 and 733.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.53, 1,828.34 and 733.31 is: 1,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.53 : 1,828.34 = 733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.53/1,828.34 = 733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.53x = 1,828.34 × 733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.53x = 1,340,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,740.01/1,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.49

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