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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.66, 1,821.17 and 730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.66, 1,821.17 and 730.25 is: 1,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.66 : 1,821.17 = 730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.66/1,821.17 = 730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.66x = 1,821.17 × 730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.66x = 1,329,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,904.83/1,319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.76

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