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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.19, 1,611.70 and 725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.19, 1,611.70 and 725.73 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.19 : 1,611.70 = 725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.19/1,611.70 = 725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.19x = 1,611.70 × 725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.19x = 1,169,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,651.18/1,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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