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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.02, 1,822.98 and 731.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.02, 1,822.98 and 731.49 is: 1,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.02 : 1,822.98 = 731.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.02/1,822.98 = 731.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.02x = 1,822.98 × 731.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.02x = 1,333,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,491.64/1,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.44

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