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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.41, 1,822.15 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.41, 1,822.15 and 730.96 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.41 : 1,822.15 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.41/1,822.15 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.41x = 1,822.15 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.41x = 1,331,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,918.76/1,320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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