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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.12, 1,606.80 and 721.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.12, 1,606.80 and 721.78 is: 996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.12 : 1,606.80 = 721.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.12/1,606.80 = 721.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.12x = 1,606.80 × 721.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.12x = 1,159,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,756.10/1,164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.25

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