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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.39, 1,659.08 and 729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.39, 1,659.08 and 729.91 is: 1,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.39 : 1,659.08 = 729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.39/1,659.08 = 729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.39x = 1,659.08 × 729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.39x = 1,210,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,982.98/1,202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.14

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