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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.28, 1,614.19 and 727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.28, 1,614.19 and 727.32 is: 1,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.28 : 1,614.19 = 727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.28/1,614.19 = 727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.28x = 1,614.19 × 727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.28x = 1,174,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,032.67/1,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.06

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