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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.90, 1,604.34 and 721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.90, 1,604.34 and 721 is: 994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.90 : 1,604.34 = 721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.90/1,604.34 = 721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.90x = 1,604.34 × 721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.90x = 1,156,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,729.14/1,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.69

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