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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.40, 1,615.08 and 728.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.40, 1,615.08 and 728.18 is: 1,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.40 : 1,615.08 = 728.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.40/1,615.08 = 728.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.40x = 1,615.08 × 728.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.40x = 1,176,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,068.95/1,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.84

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