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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.53, 1,820.91 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.53, 1,820.91 and 730.08 is: 1,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.53 : 1,820.91 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.53/1,820.91 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.53x = 1,820.91 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.53x = 1,329,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,409.97/1,319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.49

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