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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.43, 1,659.78 and 730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.43, 1,659.78 and 730.34 is: 1,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.43 : 1,659.78 = 730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.43/1,659.78 = 730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.43x = 1,659.78 × 730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.43x = 1,212,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,195.43/1,202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.12

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