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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.22, 1,507.50 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.22, 1,507.50 and 731.88 is: 1,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.22 : 1,507.50 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.22/1,507.50 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.22x = 1,507.50 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.22x = 1,103,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,309.10/1,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.67

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