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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.24, 1,973.67 and 730.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.24, 1,973.67 and 730.69 is: 1,096.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.24 : 1,973.67 = 730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.24/1,973.67 = 730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.24x = 1,973.67 × 730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.24x = 1,442,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,140.93/1,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.49

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