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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.23, 1,657.71 and 729.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.23, 1,657.71 and 729.03 is: 1,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.23 : 1,657.71 = 729.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.23/1,657.71 = 729.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.23x = 1,657.71 × 729.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.23x = 1,208,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,520.32/1,201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.07

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