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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.26, 1,821.98 and 730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.26, 1,821.98 and 730.85 is: 1,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.26 : 1,821.98 = 730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.26/1,821.98 = 730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.26x = 1,821.98 × 730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.26x = 1,331,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,590.43/1,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.58

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