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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.98, 1,617.23 and 729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.98, 1,617.23 and 729.92 is: 1,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.98 : 1,617.23 = 729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.98/1,617.23 = 729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.98x = 1,617.23 × 729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.98x = 1,180,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,454.39/1,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.23

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