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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.08, 1,655.14 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.08, 1,655.14 and 733.16 is: 1,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.08 : 1,655.14 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.08/1,655.14 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.08x = 1,655.14 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.08x = 1,213,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,482.44/1,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.01

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