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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.01, 1,658.64 and 730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.01, 1,658.64 and 730.02 is: 1,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.01 : 1,658.64 = 730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.01/1,658.64 = 730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.01x = 1,658.64 × 730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.01x = 1,210,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,840.37/1,202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.35

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