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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.52, 1,617.99 and 724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.52, 1,617.99 and 724.28 is: 999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.52 : 1,617.99 = 724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.52/1,617.99 = 724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.52x = 1,617.99 × 724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.52x = 1,171,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,869.71/1,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.45

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