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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.47, 1,826.22 and 730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.47, 1,826.22 and 730.66 is: 1,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.47 : 1,826.22 = 730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.47/1,826.22 = 730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.47x = 1,826.22 × 730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.47x = 1,334,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,345.91/1,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.00

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