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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.92, 1,549.98 and 730.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.92, 1,549.98 and 730.50 is: 1,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.92 : 1,549.98 = 730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.92/1,549.98 = 730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.92x = 1,549.98 × 730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.92x = 1,132,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,260.39/1,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.42

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