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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.52, 1,619.52 and 731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.52, 1,619.52 and 731.44 is: 1,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.52 : 1,619.52 = 731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.52/1,619.52 = 731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.52x = 1,619.52 × 731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.52x = 1,184,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,581.71/1,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.43

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