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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.72, 1,617.14 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.72, 1,617.14 and 740.58 is: 1,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.72 : 1,617.14 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.72/1,617.14 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.72x = 1,617.14 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.72x = 1,197,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,621.54/1,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.11

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