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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.90, 1,823.60 and 730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.90, 1,823.60 and 730.28 is: 1,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.90 : 1,823.60 = 730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.90/1,823.60 = 730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.90x = 1,823.60 × 730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.90x = 1,331,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,738.61/1,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.47

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