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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.70, 1,822.38 and 731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.70, 1,822.38 and 731.27 is: 1,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.70 : 1,822.38 = 731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.70/1,822.38 = 731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.70x = 1,822.38 × 731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.70x = 1,332,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,651.82/1,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.05

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