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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.42, 2,073.72 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.42, 2,073.72 and 732.80 is: 1,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.42 : 2,073.72 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.42/2,073.72 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.42x = 2,073.72 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.42x = 1,519,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,622.02/1,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.25

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