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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.48, 1,822.24 and 730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.48, 1,822.24 and 730.88 is: 1,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.48 : 1,822.24 = 730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.48/1,822.24 = 730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.48x = 1,822.24 × 730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.48x = 1,331,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,838.77/1,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.60

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