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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199, 1,654.71 and 733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199, 1,654.71 and 733.34 is: 1,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199 : 1,654.71 = 733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199/1,654.71 = 733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199x = 1,654.71 × 733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199x = 1,213,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,465.03/1,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.06

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