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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.64, 1,982.08 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.64, 1,982.08 and 736.20 is: 1,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.64 : 1,982.08 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.64/1,982.08 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.64x = 1,982.08 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.64x = 1,459,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,207.30/1,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.92

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