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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.46, 1,692.53 and 729.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.46, 1,692.53 and 729.35 is: 1,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.46 : 1,692.53 = 729.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.46/1,692.53 = 729.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.46x = 1,692.53 × 729.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.46x = 1,234,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,443.73/1,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.51

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