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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229, 1,695.66 and 731.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229, 1,695.66 and 731.39 is: 1,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229 : 1,695.66 = 731.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229/1,695.66 = 731.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229x = 1,695.66 × 731.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229x = 1,240,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,188.77/1,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.10

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