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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.34, 1,821.99 and 730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.34, 1,821.99 and 730.84 is: 1,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.34 : 1,821.99 = 730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.34/1,821.99 = 730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.34x = 1,821.99 × 730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.34x = 1,331,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,583.17/1,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.52

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