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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.39, 1,822.09 and 730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.39, 1,822.09 and 730.91 is: 1,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.39 : 1,822.09 = 730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.39/1,822.09 = 730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.39x = 1,822.09 × 730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.39x = 1,331,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,783.80/1,320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.63

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