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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.06, 1,651.23 and 730.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.06, 1,651.23 and 730.50 is: 1,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.06 : 1,651.23 = 730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.06/1,651.23 = 730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.06x = 1,651.23 × 730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.06x = 1,206,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,223.52/1,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.66

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