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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.10, 1,694.94 and 731.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.10, 1,694.94 and 731.01 is: 1,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.10 : 1,694.94 = 731.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.10/1,694.94 = 731.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.10x = 1,694.94 × 731.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.10x = 1,239,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,021.70/1,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.90

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