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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.15, 1,619.26 and 730.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.15, 1,619.26 and 730.79 is: 1,008.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.15 : 1,619.26 = 730.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.15/1,619.26 = 730.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.15x = 1,619.26 × 730.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.15x = 1,183,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,339.02/1,173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.69

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