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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.11, 1,821.62 and 730.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.11, 1,821.62 and 730.63 is: 1,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.11 : 1,821.62 = 730.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.11/1,821.62 = 730.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.11x = 1,821.62 × 730.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.11x = 1,330,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,930.22/1,320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.20

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