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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.58, 1,822.40 and 731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.58, 1,822.40 and 731.14 is: 1,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.58 : 1,822.40 = 731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.58/1,822.40 = 731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.58x = 1,822.40 × 731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.58x = 1,332,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,424.07/1,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.97

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