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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.93, 1,612.50 and 726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.93, 1,612.50 and 726.44 is: 1,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.93 : 1,612.50 = 726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.93/1,612.50 = 726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.93x = 1,612.50 × 726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.93x = 1,171,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,373.71/1,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.95

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