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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.50, 1,648.68 and 729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.50, 1,648.68 and 729.02 is: 1,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.50 : 1,648.68 = 729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.50/1,648.68 = 729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.50x = 1,648.68 × 729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.50x = 1,201,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,920.69/1,194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.21

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