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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.51, 1,615.74 and 728.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.51, 1,615.74 and 728.57 is: 1,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.51 : 1,615.74 = 728.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.51/1,615.74 = 728.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.51x = 1,615.74 × 728.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.51x = 1,177,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,179.69/1,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.84

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