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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.79, 1,650.17 and 730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.79, 1,650.17 and 730.04 is: 1,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.79 : 1,650.17 = 730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.79/1,650.17 = 730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.79x = 1,650.17 × 730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.79x = 1,204,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,696.06/1,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.45

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