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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.76, 1,549.86 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.76, 1,549.86 and 730.12 is: 1,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.76 : 1,549.86 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.76/1,549.86 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.76x = 1,549.86 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.76x = 1,131,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,583.78/1,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.86

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