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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196, 1,650.66 and 730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196, 1,650.66 and 730.52 is: 1,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196 : 1,650.66 = 730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196/1,650.66 = 730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196x = 1,650.66 × 730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196x = 1,205,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,840.14/1,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.23

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