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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.82, 1,822.70 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.82, 1,822.70 and 731.32 is: 1,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.82 : 1,822.70 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.82/1,822.70 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.82x = 1,822.70 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.82x = 1,332,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,976.96/1,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.20

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