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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.72, 1,822.60 and 731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.72, 1,822.60 and 731.24 is: 1,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.72 : 1,822.60 = 731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.72/1,822.60 = 731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.72x = 1,822.60 × 731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.72x = 1,332,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,758.02/1,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.11

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