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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.11, 1,694.59 and 730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.11, 1,694.59 and 730.73 is: 1,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.11 : 1,694.59 = 730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.11/1,694.59 = 730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.11x = 1,694.59 × 730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.11x = 1,238,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,287.75/1,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.29

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