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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.29, 1,549.62 and 730.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.29, 1,549.62 and 730.17 is: 1,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.29 : 1,549.62 = 730.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.29/1,549.62 = 730.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.29x = 1,549.62 × 730.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.29x = 1,131,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,486.04/1,123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.30

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