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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.62, 1,821.12 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.62, 1,821.12 and 730.12 is: 1,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.62 : 1,821.12 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.62/1,821.12 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.62x = 1,821.12 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.62x = 1,329,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,636.13/1,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.59

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