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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.99, 1,823 and 731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.99, 1,823 and 731.55 is: 1,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.99 : 1,823 = 731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.99/1,823 = 731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.99x = 1,823 × 731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.99x = 1,333,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,615.65/1,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.56

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