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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.92, 1,549.54 and 730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.92, 1,549.54 and 730.68 is: 1,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.92 : 1,549.54 = 730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.92/1,549.54 = 730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.92x = 1,549.54 × 730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.92x = 1,132,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,217.89/1,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.28

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