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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.18, 1,611.86 and 726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.18, 1,611.86 and 726.19 is: 1,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.18 : 1,611.86 = 726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.18/1,611.86 = 726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.18x = 1,611.86 × 726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.18x = 1,170,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,508.95/1,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.00

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