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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.27, 1,618.08 and 724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.27, 1,618.08 and 724.28 is: 999.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.27 : 1,618.08 = 724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.27/1,618.08 = 724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.27x = 1,618.08 × 724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.27x = 1,171,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,932.18/1,172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.71

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