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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.28, 1,823.34 and 731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.28, 1,823.34 and 731.80 is: 1,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.28 : 1,823.34 = 731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.28/1,823.34 = 731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.28x = 1,823.34 × 731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.28x = 1,334,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,320.21/1,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.87

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