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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.61, 1,820.97 and 730.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.61, 1,820.97 and 730.16 is: 1,007.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.61 : 1,820.97 = 730.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.61/1,820.97 = 730.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.61x = 1,820.97 × 730.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.61x = 1,329,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,605.83/1,319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.57

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