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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.77, 1,695.66 and 731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.77, 1,695.66 and 731.30 is: 1,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.77 : 1,695.66 = 731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.77/1,695.66 = 731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.77x = 1,695.66 × 731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.77x = 1,240,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,027.68/1,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.16

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