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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.86, 1,658.73 and 729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.86, 1,658.73 and 729.95 is: 1,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.86 : 1,658.73 = 729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.86/1,658.73 = 729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.86x = 1,658.73 × 729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.86x = 1,210,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,781.67/1,201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.42

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