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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.67, 1,693.35 and 729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.67, 1,693.35 and 729.47 is: 1,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.67 : 1,693.35 = 729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.67/1,693.35 = 729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.67x = 1,693.35 × 729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.67x = 1,235,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,248.02/1,226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.99

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