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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.26, 1,615.95 and 817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.26, 1,615.95 and 817.29 is: 1,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.26 : 1,615.95 = 817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.26/1,615.95 = 817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.26x = 1,615.95 × 817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.26x = 1,320,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,699.78/1,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.59

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