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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.16, 1,618.13 and 1,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.16, 1,618.13 and 1,012.02 is: 1,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.16 : 1,618.13 = 1,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.16/1,618.13 = 1,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.16x = 1,618.13 × 1,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.16x = 1,637,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,574.86/1,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.06

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