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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.74, 1,822.64 and 731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.74, 1,822.64 and 731.27 is: 1,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.74 : 1,822.64 = 731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.74/1,822.64 = 731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.74x = 1,822.64 × 731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.74x = 1,332,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,845.60/1,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.17

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