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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.90, 1,614.64 and 727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.90, 1,614.64 and 727.95 is: 1,004.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.90 : 1,614.64 = 727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.90/1,614.64 = 727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.90x = 1,614.64 × 727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.90x = 1,175,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,369.11/1,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.67

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