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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.05, 1,694.40 and 730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.05, 1,694.40 and 730.82 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.05 : 1,694.40 = 730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.05/1,694.40 = 730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.05x = 1,694.40 × 730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.05x = 1,238,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,292.94/1,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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