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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.02, 1,694.91 and 730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.02, 1,694.91 and 730.56 is: 1,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.02 : 1,694.91 = 730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.02/1,694.91 = 730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.02x = 1,694.91 × 730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.02x = 1,238,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,233.45/1,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.32

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