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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.80, 1,612.96 and 726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.80, 1,612.96 and 726.88 is: 1,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.80 : 1,612.96 = 726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.80/1,612.96 = 726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.80x = 1,612.96 × 726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.80x = 1,172,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,428.36/1,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.10

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