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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.61, 1,822.50 and 731.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.61, 1,822.50 and 731.15 is: 1,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.61 : 1,822.50 = 731.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.61/1,822.50 = 731.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.61x = 1,822.50 × 731.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.61x = 1,332,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,518.15/1,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.02

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