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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.59, 1,615.51 and 728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.59, 1,615.51 and 728.56 is: 1,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.59 : 1,615.51 = 728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.59/1,615.51 = 728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.59x = 1,615.51 × 728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.59x = 1,176,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,995.97/1,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.47

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