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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.90, 1,822.82 and 731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.90, 1,822.82 and 731.47 is: 1,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.90 : 1,822.82 = 731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.90/1,822.82 = 731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.90x = 1,822.82 × 731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.90x = 1,333,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,338.15/1,320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.42

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