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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.35, 1,821.28 and 872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.35, 1,821.28 and 872.22 is: 1,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.35 : 1,821.28 = 872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.35/1,821.28 = 872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.35x = 1,821.28 × 872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.35x = 1,588,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,547.83/1,320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.13

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