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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.27, 1,822.05 and 730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.27, 1,822.05 and 730.82 is: 1,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.27 : 1,822.05 = 730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.27/1,822.05 = 730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.27x = 1,822.05 × 730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.27x = 1,331,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,581.47/1,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.57

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