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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.80, 1,616.49 and 729.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.80, 1,616.49 and 729.81 is: 1,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.80 : 1,616.49 = 729.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.80/1,616.49 = 729.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.80x = 1,616.49 × 729.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.80x = 1,179,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,730.57/1,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.77

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