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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.82, 1,619.26 and 731.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.82, 1,619.26 and 731.38 is: 1,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.82 : 1,619.26 = 731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.82/1,619.26 = 731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.82x = 1,619.26 × 731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.82x = 1,184,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,294.38/1,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.78

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