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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.08, 1,822.94 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.08, 1,822.94 and 731.46 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.08 : 1,822.94 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.08/1,822.94 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.08x = 1,822.94 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.08x = 1,333,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,407.69/1,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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