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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.37, 1,821.96 and 730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.37, 1,821.96 and 730.82 is: 1,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.37 : 1,821.96 = 730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.37/1,821.96 = 730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.37x = 1,821.96 × 730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.37x = 1,331,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,529.36/1,320.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.45

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