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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.94, 1,649.31 and 729.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.94, 1,649.31 and 729.58 is: 1,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.94 : 1,649.31 = 729.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.94/1,649.31 = 729.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.94x = 1,649.31 × 729.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.94x = 1,203,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,303.59/1,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.00

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