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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.52, 1,822.27 and 730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.52, 1,822.27 and 730.97 is: 1,008.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.52 : 1,822.27 = 730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.52/1,822.27 = 730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.52x = 1,822.27 × 730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.52x = 1,332,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,024.70/1,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.71

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