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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.03, 1,822.94 and 731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.03, 1,822.94 and 731.53 is: 1,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.03 : 1,822.94 = 731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.03/1,822.94 = 731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.03x = 1,822.94 × 731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.03x = 1,333,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,535.30/1,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.47

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