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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.92, 1,650.24 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.92, 1,650.24 and 730.08 is: 1,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.92 : 1,650.24 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.92/1,650.24 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.92x = 1,650.24 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.92x = 1,204,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,807.22/1,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.43

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