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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.67, 1,616.24 and 729.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.67, 1,616.24 and 729.23 is: 1,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.67 : 1,616.24 = 729.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.67/1,616.24 = 729.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.67x = 1,616.24 × 729.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.67x = 1,178,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,607.05/1,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.92

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