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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.64, 1,695.68 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.64, 1,695.68 and 731.52 is: 1,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.64 : 1,695.68 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.64/1,695.68 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.64x = 1,695.68 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.64x = 1,240,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,423.83/1,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.59

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