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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.67, 1,652.84 and 731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.67, 1,652.84 and 731.83 is: 1,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.67 : 1,652.84 = 731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.67/1,652.84 = 731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.67x = 1,652.84 × 731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.67x = 1,209,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,597.90/1,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.96

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