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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.16, 1,616.58 and 729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.16, 1,616.58 and 729.21 is: 1,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.16 : 1,616.58 = 729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.16/1,616.58 = 729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.16x = 1,616.58 × 729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.16x = 1,178,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,826.30/1,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.55

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