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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.65, 1,822.51 and 731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.65, 1,822.51 and 731.20 is: 1,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.65 : 1,822.51 = 731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.65/1,822.51 = 731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.65x = 1,822.51 × 731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.65x = 1,332,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,612.93/1,320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.06

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