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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.71, 1,822.62 and 723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.71, 1,822.62 and 723.24 is: 998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.71 : 1,822.62 = 723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.71/1,822.62 = 723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.71x = 1,822.62 × 723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.71x = 1,318,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,191.69/1,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.10

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