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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.75, 1,550.12 and 730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.75, 1,550.12 and 730.35 is: 1,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.75 : 1,550.12 = 730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.75/1,550.12 = 730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.75x = 1,550.12 × 730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.75x = 1,132,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,130.14/1,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.35

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