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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.55, 1,616.93 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.55, 1,616.93 and 729.48 is: 1,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.55 : 1,616.93 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.55/1,616.93 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.55x = 1,616.93 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.55x = 1,179,514.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,514.45/1,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.80

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