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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.52, 1,822.98 and 1,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.52, 1,822.98 and 1,281.64 is: 1,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.52 : 1,822.98 = 1,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.52/1,822.98 = 1,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.52x = 1,822.98 × 1,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.52x = 2,336,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,404.09/1,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.31

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