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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.99, 1,618.37 and 730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.99, 1,618.37 and 730.73 is: 1,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.99 : 1,618.37 = 730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.99/1,618.37 = 730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.99x = 1,618.37 × 730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.99x = 1,182,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,579.76/1,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.18

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