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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.76, 1,822.67 and 731.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.76, 1,822.67 and 731.31 is: 1,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.76 : 1,822.67 = 731.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.76/1,822.67 = 731.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.76x = 1,822.67 × 731.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.76x = 1,332,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,936.80/1,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.22

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