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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.20, 2,021.40 and 730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.20, 2,021.40 and 730.18 is: 1,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.20 : 2,021.40 = 730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.20/2,021.40 = 730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.20x = 2,021.40 × 730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.20x = 1,475,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,985.85/1,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.60

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