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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.04, 1,131.87 and 737.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.04, 1,131.87 and 737.01 is: 1,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.04 : 1,131.87 = 737.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.04/1,131.87 = 737.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.04x = 1,131.87 × 737.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.04x = 834,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,199.51/820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.27

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