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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.97, 1,692.47 and 729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.97, 1,692.47 and 729.27 is: 1,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.97 : 1,692.47 = 729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.97/1,692.47 = 729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.97x = 1,692.47 × 729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.97x = 1,234,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,263.95/1,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.94

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