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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.02, 1,821.64 and 730.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.02, 1,821.64 and 730.58 is: 1,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.02 : 1,821.64 = 730.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.02/1,821.64 = 730.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.02x = 1,821.64 × 730.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.02x = 1,330,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,856.48/1,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.21

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