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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.52, 1,620.75 and 726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.52, 1,620.75 and 726.28 is: 1,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.52 : 1,620.75 = 726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.52/1,620.75 = 726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.52x = 1,620.75 × 726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.52x = 1,177,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,110.21/1,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.21

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