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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.68, 1,822.36 and 731.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.68, 1,822.36 and 731.22 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.68 : 1,822.36 = 731.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.68/1,822.36 = 731.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.68x = 1,822.36 × 731.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.68x = 1,332,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,546.08/1,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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