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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.67, 1,822.37 and 731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.67, 1,822.37 and 731.21 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.67 : 1,822.37 = 731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.67/1,822.37 = 731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.67x = 1,822.37 × 731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.67x = 1,332,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,535.17/1,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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