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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.07, 1,659.99 and 731.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.07, 1,659.99 and 731.22 is: 1,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.07 : 1,659.99 = 731.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.07/1,659.99 = 731.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.07x = 1,659.99 × 731.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.07x = 1,213,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,817.89/1,203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.93

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