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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.78, 1,833.77 and 731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.78, 1,833.77 and 731.30 is: 1,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.78 : 1,833.77 = 731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.78/1,833.77 = 731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.78x = 1,833.77 × 731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.78x = 1,341,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,028.66/1,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.22

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