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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.96, 1,618.58 and 730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.96, 1,618.58 and 730.70 is: 1,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.96 : 1,618.58 = 730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.96/1,618.58 = 730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.96x = 1,618.58 × 730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.96x = 1,182,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,684.66/1,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.29

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