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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.89, 2,017.65 and 730.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.89, 2,017.65 and 730.06 is: 1,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.89 : 2,017.65 = 730.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.89/2,017.65 = 730.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.89x = 2,017.65 × 730.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.89x = 1,472,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,997.78/1,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.82

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