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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.40, 1,616.46 and 729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.40, 1,616.46 and 729.18 is: 1,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.40 : 1,616.46 = 729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.40/1,616.46 = 729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.40x = 1,616.46 × 729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.40x = 1,178,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,690.30/1,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.22

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