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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.31, 1,820.07 and 1,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.31, 1,820.07 and 1,255.70 is: 1,729.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.31 : 1,820.07 = 1,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.31/1,820.07 = 1,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.31x = 1,820.07 × 1,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.31x = 2,285,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,466.45/1,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.69

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