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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.84, 1,822.80 and 731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.84, 1,822.80 and 731.40 is: 1,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.84 : 1,822.80 = 731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.84/1,822.80 = 731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.84x = 1,822.80 × 731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.84x = 1,333,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,191.83/1,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.35

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