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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.91, 1,694.70 and 730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.91, 1,694.70 and 730.59 is: 1,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.91 : 1,694.70 = 730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.91/1,694.70 = 730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.91x = 1,694.70 × 730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.91x = 1,238,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,136.76/1,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.33

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