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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.54, 1,820.77 and 730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.54, 1,820.77 and 730.10 is: 1,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.54 : 1,820.77 = 730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.54/1,820.77 = 730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.54x = 1,820.77 × 730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.54x = 1,329,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,344.18/1,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.43

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