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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.91, 1,618.80 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.91, 1,618.80 and 730.96 is: 1,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.91 : 1,618.80 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.91/1,618.80 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.91x = 1,618.80 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.91x = 1,183,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,275.37/1,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.83

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