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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.26, 1,978.85 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.26, 1,978.85 and 735.12 is: 1,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.26 : 1,978.85 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.26/1,978.85 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.26x = 1,978.85 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.26x = 1,454,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,694.05/1,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.83

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