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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.96, 1,649.16 and 729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.96, 1,649.16 and 729.52 is: 1,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.96 : 1,649.16 = 729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.96/1,649.16 = 729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.96x = 1,649.16 × 729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.96x = 1,203,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,095.20/1,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.81

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