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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.08, 1,821.64 and 730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.08, 1,821.64 and 730.60 is: 1,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.08 : 1,821.64 = 730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.08/1,821.64 = 730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.08x = 1,821.64 × 730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.08x = 1,330,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,890.18/1,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.19

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